Bronchiectasis

Question 1

What is the definition of ‘Bronchiectasis’

Answer 1

Damage to bronchial wall leads to;

1. irreversible dilatation of distal airways
2. Increased secretion
3. Chronic infection

Question 2

What are the features of a ‘cough’ in Bronchiectasis?

Answer 2

1. Productive - large volumes of purulent sputum
2. Haemoptysis
3. Worse in early morning

Question 3

Name 2 general symptoms in Bronchiectasis?

Answer 3

1. Malaise

2. Weight loss

Question 4

Name 3 signs of Bronchiectasis?

Answer 4

1. Wheeze
2. Coarse inspiratory crackles
3. Clubbing

Question 5

What is the most common cause of Bronchiectasis?

Answer 5

idiopathic

Question 6

Name 2 congential causes of Bronchiectasis?

Answer 6

1. Cystic fibrosis

2. Kartegener’s

Question 7

Name 4 post infectious causes of Bronchiectasis?

Answer 7

1. Measles
2. Pertussis
3. TB
4. Pneumonia
5. Bronchiolitis