Bronchiectasis Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Causes?
A
- Respiratory childhood infections
- Muco-ciliary clearance defects (CF, Kartagener’s)
- Immunodeficiency
- ABPA
- Autoimmune disease
- Bronchial obstruction
- Fibrosis
2
Q
Pathophysiology?
A
Abnormal bronchial wall dilatation, destruction and inflammation, leading to overproduction and pooling of mucus and inflammation
3
Q
Complications?
A
Pneumonia, Empyema,
4
Q
Imaging?
A
HRCT - bronchial diameter is greater than adjacent vessel diameter
5
Q
Spirometry results
A
Irreversible obstructive pattern
6
Q
Common respiratory pathogens
A
Staph aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Pseudomonas, Strep pneumoniae
7
Q
Management
A
Stop smoking
Nutrition
Vaccines
Antibiotics
Chest physio and mucolytics
