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Bronchiectasis Flashcards

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Definition

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Dilation of the bronchi

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Aetiology

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  • pneumonia
  • chronic recurrent infection
  • acute infection
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Symptoms

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  • lots of sputum
    -cough
    sometimes:
    -fatigue/malaise
    -hemoptisis
    -SOB
    -wheeze
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Signs

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  • finger clubbing

- Coarse crackles

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Investigation

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sputum culture
serum IGE
FBC
Thin section CT

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Treatment

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antibiotics/steroids
postural drainage
surgery

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