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1
Q

what is it

A

abnormal and permanently dilated airways

the mucocilary transport mechanism is impaired and frequent bacterial infections ensure

2
Q

what causes it

A

severe childhood infection
cystic fibrosis
immunodeficiency

3
Q

what are signs

A

cough production of large amount of sputum and dilated and thickened bronchi
clubbing
breathlessness
haemoptysis can occur

4
Q

how is it diagnosed

A

exam - coarse crackles at base on inspiration
CXR - mid zone tram lines, dilated bronchi
CT - bronchial dilation

5
Q

how is it treated

A

damage cant be repaired so basis of management is to prevent or slow down further deterioration
antibiotics may be needed
bronchodilators useful in those with airflow limitation

6
Q

what antibiotics

A

amoxicillin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, doxycyline if allergic
erythromycin in pregnancy and breast feeding