{"product_id":"2940153753782","title":"Bronchiectasis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronchiectasis is a not common respiratory illness which results in non reversible dilation of the bronchi.\u003cbr\u003eThis usually results from chronic infection.\u003cbr\u003eBronchiectasis is the result of damage and enlarging of the proximal and medium-sized airways.\u003cbr\u003eCongenital bronchiectasis is the condition when it is present at birth.\u003cbr\u003eAcquired bronchiectasis occurs later in life.\u003cbr\u003eBronchiectasis happens as a result of an infection or other condition that damages the walls of the airways or prevents the airways from clearing mucus.\u003cbr\u003eThe airways produce a slimy substance called mucus which help to remove inhaled bacteria, dust, and other small particles.\u003cbr\u003eThe air tubes slowly lose their ability to remove the mucus in bronchiectasis.\u003cbr\u003eMucus builds up and produces an environment in which bacteria can grow.\u003cbr\u003eThis results in repeated, serious lung infections.\u003cbr\u003eBronchiectasis results in serious health problems, such as atelectasis, respiratory failure, and heart failure.\u003cbr\u003eBronchiectasis can be unilateral or may affect many lobes of both lungs.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms often form gradually, and may happen months or years after the event that results in the bronchiectasis\u003cbr\u003ea. Shortness of breath that gets worse with exercise\u003cbr\u003eb Chronic cough with large amounts of foul-smelling sputum\u003cbr\u003ec. Wheezing\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis\u003cbr\u003eUsing a stethoscope, the doctor may hear wheezing, rattling, small clicking, bubbling, or other sounds, often in the lower lobes of the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eVisual inspection of sputum shows 3 layers of froth, clear fluid and pus. When the froth disappear there are left 2 layers: upper watery saline liquid and lower heavier pus cells and micro-organisms.\u003cbr\u003eChest x-ray showed raised bronchial fluid levels\u003cbr\u003eSputum culture may show evidence of tuberculosis or aspergillus\u003cbr\u003eBronchoscopy to define location and extent of disease\u003cbr\u003eThe aim of treatment is controlling infections and bronchial secretions, relieving airway obstruction, and preventing complications\u003cbr\u003eRegular, daily postural drainage to clear pus and necrotic material and remove bronchial secretions is a routine part of treatment.\u003cbr\u003eThe bed is often tilted to help the postural drainage.\u003cbr\u003eA physiotherapist can show the patient coughing exercises that will help reduce the mucous.\u003cbr\u003eAntibiotics are the main treatment for infections; bronchodilators and expectorants for cough.\u003cbr\u003eSurgery to resect localized disease of the lung may be needed if medicine does not work\u003cbr\u003eWith treatment of antibiotics and pulmonary toilet, most people can lead normal lives without major disability.\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Bronchiectasis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes of Bronchiectasis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms of Bronchiectasis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis of Bronchiectasis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment of Bronchiectasis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis of Bronchiectasis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Pneumonia\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111120945392,"sku":"2940153753782","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153753782_p0.jpg?v=1764055514","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153753782","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}