Bronchiectasis
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Incidental findings
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Clubbing, sputum pot
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Signs
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Productive cough, crepitations
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Differential diagnosis
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Bronciectasis, ca lung, fibrosing alveolitis, abcess
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Function
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?Respiratory compromise
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Tests
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CXR, ABG
High resolution CT scan
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Causes
Post infective: pneumonia / Tuberculosis
Bronchial obstruction: TB, carcinoma, lymph nodes
Hypogammaglobulinaemia
Cystic fibrosis
Kartanegers
Extensions
Look for splenomegaly (amyloidosis)
Notes
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Other causes: bronchial obstruction, Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, marfan's, yellow nail
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Complications: pneumonia, haemoptysis, brain abcess, amyloidosis
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Pathogens: S. aureus, H. influenzae, P. aeruginosa
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Kartanegers = ciliary dysmotility, dextrocardia, situs invertus, dysplasia sinuses, infertility
