Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in which irreversible expansion and deformation of the bronchi occurs.

Causes of bronchiectasis:

1. Recurrent respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis).
2. Congenital defects in the development of the bronchi.
3. Immunodeficiency states.

Main symptoms:

1. Chronic unproductive cough.
2. Copious discharge of purulent sputum.
3. Dyspnea.
4. Fever.
5. Recurrent pulmonary hemorrhages.

For diagnosis use:

1. X-ray and CT scan of the chest.
2. Bronchoscopy.
3. Microbiological examination of sputum.

Treatment is aimed at suppressing infection using antibiotics, draining and cleaning the bronchi, and correcting bronchial obstruction. If drug treatment is ineffective, surgical intervention is performed.

The prognosis depends on the prevalence and severity of bronchiectasis changes. With timely diagnosis and adequate treatment, the prognosis is favorable.

Bronchiectasis is a chronic inflammatory process that affects all tissues and structures of the bronchi.

The diagnosis hides a serious illness: pneumonia with collapse of the bronchial wall. The culprits most often are bacteria, tuberculosis pathogens or respiratory tract infections.

Bronchiectasis may