Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of bronchiectasis
A
Cf
Abpa
Copd
Post infectious
2
Q
History of bronchiectasis
A
Abpa Copd Aspiration Infection Young syndrome Pcd Cf
3
Q
Investigation in bronchiectasis
A
Cbc. Ige fumigatus
Ig g a m
Pneumococcal ab
Culture
4
Q
Secondary investigation of bronchiectasis
A
Cftr Pcd Feno Rf. Ana anti ccp Alpha 1 anti Bronch Ct Hiv
5
Q
Suspect bronchiectasis in
A
Ra Copd with exacerbation- pseudo Asthma , poorly controlled IC Chronic rhino sinusitis Healthy with cough more than 8 weeks
6
Q
Indirect signs of bronchiectasis
A
Thickening
Mucus impaction
Mosaic attenuation
7
Q
Direct signs of bronchiectasis
A
Ratio 1
Lack of tapering
Airway in 1cm
