A Simple Guide to Dilated Bronchi, Mucus Blockage (Bronchiectasis), Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions

This book describes Dilated Bronchi, Mucus Blockage, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Dilated Bronchi, Mucus Blockage (Bronchiectasis)

Bronchiectasis is a not common pulmonary disease
This results in non reversible dilation of the bronchi
Bronchiectasis is the result of a chronic infection and inflammation
The infective process results in the medium-sized bronchi distension

The bronchi become edematous and fill with excessive mucus secretions
The elastic muscles of the bronchial wall are weakened resulting in dilatation
Mucus accumulates and results in repeated, serious lung infections.
More damage occurs to the air tubes resulting in air obstruction.

Less oxygen is prevented from reaching the vital organs of the body
This may cause breathlessness, cough with sputum and heart disease
Chest x-ray showed raised bronchial fluid levels and tuberculosis
A chest CT scan enhances the signs and confirms the bronchiectasis

Early diagnosis and treatment of bronchiectasis can prevent lung damage.
The best treatment is antibiotics for infections and postural drainage
Good hydration also helps keep airway mucus moist and slippery
Removal of airway mucus occurs once it is less thick and sticky.

-An original poem by Kenneth Kee

Bronchiectasis is a not very common respiratory illness which results in non reversible dilation of the bronchi.

This normally happens from chronic infection.

Bronchiectasis is the result of airway damage and enlarging of the proximal and medium-sized airways.

Congenital bronchiectasis is the disorder when it is present at birth.

Bronchiectasis is an abnormal destruction and widening of the bronchi due to recurrent inflammation or infection.

The patient may be born with bronchiectasis (congenital) or may acquire it later in life as a result of other lung disorders.

Acquired bronchiectasis happens later in life.

Bronchiectasis happens as a result of an infection or other disorder that injures the walls of the airways or prevents the airways from clearing mucus.

The airways produce a slimy substance termed mucus which helps to remove inhaled bacteria, dust, and other small particles.

The air tubes gradually lose their ability to remove the mucus in bronchiectasis.

Mucus accumulates and produces an environment in which bacteria can grow.

This leads to repeated, serious lung infections.

Every time the air tubes are infected, more injuries happen to the air tubes.

Over a period of time the bronchi lose their capability to move air in and out.

As a result inadequate oxygen is prevented from reaching the vital organs.

Bronchiectasis results in serious health disorders, such as atelectasis (lung collapse), respiratory failure, and heart failure.

Bronchiectasis can be unilateral or may involve many lobes of both lungs.

There is irregular distribution of bronchial dilation in the lungs.

Bronchiectasis starts in childhood and lead to more lung damage.

Manifestation of symptoms may not happen until months or even years after repeated lung infections.

The classic medical manifestations of bronchiectasis are cough and mucopurulent sputum production, often persisting months to years.

Less specific symptoms are dyspnea, hemoptysis, pleuritic chest pain, wheezing, weakness, and weight loss.

High-resolution CT (HRCT) scanning is the gold standard for the diagnosis of bronchiectasis.

The purpose of treatment is regulating infections and bronchial secretions

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Dilated Bronchi, Mucus Blockage
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Specific questions and answers about Bronchiectasis
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