Bronchiectasis

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What is bronchiectasis?
Airways remain permanently damaged and widened due to persistent infection = accumulation of excess mucus and bacteria = infections and breathing problems
What are some symptoms of bronchiectais and how does it present?
Wet cough 4+ weeks (not better with antibiotics)
Green or yellow mucus
May improve with antibiotics but will also quickly return
Wheeze
Lethargy
Reduced eppetite
More breathless than usual after exercise
How is bronchiectasis managed?
Physiotherapy
Keeping active
Healthy diet
Good fluid intake
No exposure to smoke
Antibiotics
Inhalers
Nebulised saline