Bronchiectatic syndrome (internal propaedeutics)

Massive bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis means enlargement of the bronchi.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Dilated lumen of the bronchi, accumulation of secretions - expectoration of purulent sputum, especially in the morning.

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We confirm the diagnosis by bronchography .

See the Bronchiectasis page for more detailed information .

CHROBÁK, Ladislav, et al. Propedeutics of internal medicine. 2nd edition. Prague: GRADA Publishing, 2007. 243 pp. ISBN 978-80-247-1309-0 .


Basic pulmonary syndromes
Bronchial obstruction syndrome (internal propaedeutics) • Bronchiectatic syndrome (internal propaedeutics) • Lung tissue thickening syndrome (internal propaedeutics) • Cavity syndrome (internal propaedeutics) • Reduced lung volume syndrome (internal propaedeutics) • Increased lung volume syndrome (internal propaedeutics) • Fluidothorax (internal propaedeutics) • Pneumothorax • Fluidopneumothorax (internal propaedeutics) • Mediastinal syndrome (internal propaedeutics)
Portal: Internal propaedeutics

BEETLE, Ladislav, et al. Propedeutics of internal medicine. 2. edition. Prague : GRADA Publishing, 2007. 243 pp. ISBN 978-80-247-1309.