Bronchiectasis A Clinical Review

• related: chronic bronchiectasis
• tags: #literature
• source: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2202819

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• chronic bronchiectasis

  • Bronchiectasis A Clinical Review

• eradication of bacteria colonization in bronchiectasis

  • [^1]: Bronchiectasis A Clinical Review [^3]: Management of Adult Bronchiectasis An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline

• azithromycin for bronchiectasis patients with over 2 exacerbations per year

  • [^1]: Bronchiectasis A Clinical Review [^3]: Investigation and Management of Bronchiectasis in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease

• bronchiectasis exacerbation is defined by worsening symptoms for 48 hours needing treatment

  • [^1]: Bronchiectasis A Clinical Review

• bronchiectasis image finding includes permanent airway dilation and lack of tapering

  • [^1]: Investigation and Management of Bronchiectasis in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease [^3]: Bronchiectasis Lecture by Jennifer Krall?

• inhaled antibiotics could be used for maintenance in bronchiectasis patients with over 3 exacerbations per year

  • [^1]: Bronchiectasis A Clinical Review

• most common cause of bronchiectasis is postinfectious

  • [^1]: Bronchiectasis A Clinical Review

• symptoms of bronchiectasis includes cough and sputum production

  • [^1]: Bronchiectasis A Clinical Review