Notes in 05_Bronchiectasis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Bronchiectasis}} is a {{c2::chronic inflammatory lung disease characterized by permanent damage and dilation of bronchi}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Bronchiectasis}} {{c1::Dyspnoea}} {{c1::Chronic productive cough with foul and large volume sputum}} {{c1::Haemoptysis}} {{c1::R…
Published	02/10/2024	Signs on Examination of Bronchiectasis {{c1::Finger clubbing}} {{c1::Coarse crepitations}} {{c1::Wheeze}} {{c1::Obstructive spirometry}}
Published	02/10/2024	Common Causes of Bronchiectasis {{c1::Tuberculosis (Acquired)}} {{c1::Cystic Fibrosis (Congenital)}} {{c1::Childhood infections (Pertussis and Pneumon…
Published	02/10/2024	Common Causative Organisms of Infective Exacerbations of Bronchiectasis {{c1::Haemophilus Influenzae (Most Common)}} {{c1::Staphylococcus aureus}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Bronchiectasis {{c1::Sputum sample and culture (identify the infective organism)}} {{c1::CXR (shows pulmonary markings and thickened…
Published	02/10/2024	CT scan of {{c1::Bronchiectasis}} showing the {{c2::Classic Signet Ring}} appearance
Published	02/10/2024	Management of BronchiectasisThe aim is to reduce the risk of infections and prevent complications. {{c1::Conservative: vaccinations, smoking cessation…
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