Bronchiectatic syndrome (internal propaedeutics)

Massive bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis means enlargement of the bronchi.

Characteristics

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

Division

By occurrence:

  • localized;
  • diffuse.

By content:

  • emptied;
  • filled with secretion.

By origin:

  • acquired (most);
  • innate.

Tap

  • clear (emptied);
  • darkened (secretion).

Listening

  • respiration vesicular;
  • moist, accented crackles over the lower lobes of the lungs.

We confirm the diagnosis by bronchography .


See the Bronchiectasis page for more detailed information .

References

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