13 Bronchiectasis Fig. 13.1 This patient has bronchiectasis in a central distribution. Background Bronchiectasis refers to permanent dilatation of bronchi and bronchioles. This leads to recurrent chest infections and sputum production. The condition can affect both children and adults. Causes may be post-infective (measles, pneumonia, TB – upper lobes primarily affected), congenital (cystic fibrosis, Kartagener’s), or due to several rarer factors. Clinical features Symptoms The main symptoms are chronic cough and sputum production, haemoptysis and weight loss. Signs • Signs of chest infection Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related posts: Permanent pacemakers Empyema Chronic pancreatitis Large bowel obstruction Brodie’s abscess Slipped upper femoral epiphysis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: On-Call X-Rays Made Easy Aug 20, 2016 | Posted by admin in ULTRASONOGRAPHY | Comments Off on Bronchiectasis Full access? Get Clinical Tree
13 Bronchiectasis Fig. 13.1 This patient has bronchiectasis in a central distribution. Background Bronchiectasis refers to permanent dilatation of bronchi and bronchioles. This leads to recurrent chest infections and sputum production. The condition can affect both children and adults. Causes may be post-infective (measles, pneumonia, TB – upper lobes primarily affected), congenital (cystic fibrosis, Kartagener’s), or due to several rarer factors. Clinical features Symptoms The main symptoms are chronic cough and sputum production, haemoptysis and weight loss. Signs • Signs of chest infection Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related posts: Permanent pacemakers Empyema Chronic pancreatitis Large bowel obstruction Brodie’s abscess Slipped upper femoral epiphysis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: On-Call X-Rays Made Easy Aug 20, 2016 | Posted by admin in ULTRASONOGRAPHY | Comments Off on Bronchiectasis Full access? Get Clinical Tree
