Bronchiectasis | Clinical Medicine

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Professor Zach Murphy will be presenting on Bronchiectasis. We will be going into detail on the following main objectives:

1. Introduction to Bronchiectasis
Acquire foundational knowledge of bronchiectasis, including its definition and epidemiology.
Discuss how bronchiectasis is distinct from other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.

2. Pathophysiology of Bronchiectasis
Understand the underlying mechanisms that lead to the formation and progression of bronchiectasis.
Explore the role of recurrent infections, inflammation, and structural abnormalities in perpetuating the disease.

3. Clinical Manifestations
Learn to recognize the various clinical presentations of bronchiectasis, such as chronic cough, purulent sputum production, and recurrent respiratory infections.
Discuss physical examination findings and their significance.

4. Diagnostic Criteria and Tools
Familiarize yourself with current diagnostic criteria based on the latest clinical guidelines.
Examine the roles of imaging studies, particularly high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), and pulmonary function tests in the diagnostic process.

5. Management Strategies
Discuss evidence-based approaches to manage bronchiectasis, including pharmacological treatments like antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory agents.
Explore non-pharmacological interventions like chest physiotherapy and pulmonary rehabilitation.

6. Treatment of Acute Exacerbations
Understand the best practices for treating acute exacerbations, from hospitalization criteria to the use of intravenous antibiotics.

7. Complications and Prognosis
Gain insight into the possible complications of bronchiectasis, such as respiratory failure, cor pulmonale, hemoptysis, and recurrent pulmonary infections.
Understand the prognostic factors that influence disease progression and outcomes.

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Table of Contents:
0:00 Lab
0:07 Bronchiectasis Introduction
0:36 Classic Findings in Bronchiectasis
1:54 Pathophysiology
14:58 Complications | Hemoptysis
16:55 Complications | Respiratory Failure
19:41 Complications | Cor Pulmonale
22:44 Diagnostic Approach
25:33 Treatment
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