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Bronchiectasis
- Common in developing countries.
- A consequence of infections generally.
- Measles
- Pertussis
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Secondary to airway compression from
enlarged lymph nodes.
- Unlike in the US, cystic fibrosis is a
minor cause (longevity issues).
- Typical physical complaints and physical
findings.
- Chronic cough productive of purulent
sputum.
- Repeat episodes of pneumonia.
- Evidence of chronic pulmonary disease.
- Generalized wasting.
- Clubbing
- Plain films of the chest may not be
helpful in diagnosis.
- Bronchogram is definitive.
- Therapy
- Physiotherapy with drainage
- Antibiotics.
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Asthma
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