Bronchiectasis

Question 1

What is defined as an abnormal and permanent dilation of the bronchi, that is focal involving airways supplying a limited region of pulmonary parenchyma, or diffuse over a wide spread distribution?

Answer 1

Bronchiectasis

Question 2

Who does Bronchiectasis typically effect?

Answer 2

Older patients and women

Question 3

With Bronchiectasis, what size wall airways does it typically effect?

Answer 3

Medium-sized walls (segmental and sub segmental bronchi)

Question 4

What are the 2 main viruses that cause bronchiectasis in association with lower respiratory involvement?

Answer 4

Adenovirus and influenza virus