[A 30-year history of a patient with bronchiectasis].
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.
Czerniawska
Justyna
J
II Klinika Chorób Płuc Instytutu Gruźlicy i Chorób płuc w Warszawie.
Hawryłkiewicz
Iwona
I
Górecka
Dorota
D
D000368:Aged; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013147:Spirometry