Bronchiectasis

Question 1

define bronchiectasis

Answer 1

abnormal fixed dilation fo the bronchi which accumulates secretions, due to impaired secretions

Question 2

presentation of bronchiectasis

Answer 2

• recurrent chest infection

- persistent sputum and chest pain

Question 3

diagnosis of bronchiectasis

Answer 3

• high resolution chest CT (show dilatation bronchi)
• signet ring sign
• chronic bronchial sepsis common

Question 4

management of bronchiectasis

Answer 4

• lifestyle (exercise helps with mucus clearance)
• airway clearance therapy e.g. postural drainage
• bronchodilator
• vaccine
• antibiotics when exacerbations