title: [A 30-year history of a patient with bronchiectasis].
abstract: We describe the long-term course of a patient with bronchiectasis. Sequential chest X-rays, symptoms, spirometry and blood gas analysis obtained during the observation period showed gradual progression. Conservative medical management was implemented in the treatment of described patient. Bronchiectasis is a disease characterised by irreversible dilation of airways, repeated respiratory infections, productive cough and dyspnoea caused by a variety of factors. The foundations of therapy include administration of antibiotics, treatment of underlying conditions, bronchial hygiene and rarely--surgery. Survival in bronchiectasis depends on presence of comorbidities and complications of lung disease.
authors.affiliation: II Klinika Chorób Płuc Instytutu Gruźlicy i Chorób płuc w Warszawie.
authors.forename: Justyna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Czerniawska
authors.forename: Iwona
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Hawryłkiewicz
authors.forename: Dorota
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Górecka
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013147:Spirometry