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Bronchiectasis pulmonary emphysema (clinical manifestations (productive…
Bronchiectasis pulmonary emphysema
defination
inflammation of the mucous of the bronchi
causes
smoking
air pollution
dust and fumes from environment
repeated episodes of acute bronchitis
clinical manifestations
productive cough
tachyponea
cynasosis
hyper-expansion of chest and reduced chest expansion
use of accessory muscles
signs of heart failure such as pheripheral oedema
reduced breath sounds, wheeze and crackles
pharmacotherapy
antibiotics and diurectics
vaccines
oxygen therapy
bronchiodilator medication
surgery
investigative procedure
ECG
pulmonary/lung function tests
chest x-ray
blood gas
blood tests
high resolution CT
nursing care plan
encourage alternating activity with rest periods
administer antibiotics as prescribed
perfom postural drainage with percussion and vibration in the morning at night as prescribed
administer bronchiodilators as prescribed
smoking cessation patient teaching target and other factors that increase mucous release
diet therapy
lower dairy foods which helps with calcium supplementation such as mik lower sugar yoghurt
food rich in fruit and veg such as peas carrots oranges