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bronchiectasis
pn 141 test 2 book: burke pg 562
Question | Answer |
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what is it | the permanent dilation and destruction of large airways |
what is the cause | repeated respiratory infections |
what weakens and dilate bronchial walls | inflammation and airway obstruction |
what happens to the secretions b/c of the dilated walls | the pool and further increase infection |
what is the cough like | it is chronic and productive of large amounts of sputum |
s/s: | hemoptysis, recurrent PNA, wheezing and SOB, malnutrition, R sided CHF |
what disorder is Tx similar to | COPD |
meds: how are antibiotics used | at first sign of infection and prophylacticalyl |
what are the primary Nx Dx | airway clearance and ineffective breathing pattern |