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
- eradication of bacteria colonization in bronchiectasis
- azithromycin could be helpful in bronchiectasis patients with over 3 exacerbations per year
- bronchiectasis exacerbation is defined by worsening symptoms for 48 hours needing treatment
- bronchiectasis image finding includes permanent airway dilation and lack of tapering
- inhaled antibiotics could be used for maintenance in bronchiectasis patients with over 3 exacerbations per year
- most common cause of bronchiectasis is postinfectious
- symptoms of bronchiectasis includes cough and sputum production