Treating and Managing Bronchiectasis - American Lung Association
2024年10月29日 · The goal of bronchiectasis treatment is to treat any underlying conditions, prevent lung infections, remove excess mucus, and prevent flare-ups, also called exacerbations. This is done with a combination of medication, hydration and chest physical therapy.
Bronchiectasis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
2022年8月6日 · Bronchiectasis can’t be fully cured, but you can treat the symptoms. Healthcare providers treat bronchiectasis by clearing mucus and managing infections. Depending on the severity of your condition, your provider might prescribe medication or physical therapy.
Bronchiectasis - Treatment - NHLBI, NIH
2023年10月29日 · Bronchiectasis is treated primarily through airway clearance, antibiotic treatments for exacerbations, and exercise. Chest physical therapy contributes to airway clearance. Other treatments may include oxygen therapy or surgery.
Bronchiectasis in adults: Treatment of acute and recurrent ... - UpToDate
2024年9月18日 · Instead, management of bronchiectasis is aimed primarily at treating exacerbations, controlling chronic infection and airway bleeding, reducing inflammation, and improving bronchial hygiene . Surgical resection of affected areas …
Bronchiectasis Management - CHEST
2017年5月5日 · The goals of treatment in bronchiectasis are to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, reduce exacerbations, preserve lung function, prevent hospital admissions, and, when possible, reduce mortality. 1,2 To date, evidence that any of the interventions commonly recommended for bronchiectasis achieves these goals is modest. 1
Bronchiectasis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD
2022年8月11日 · Depending on your case, treatment for bronchiectasis can include: Medications. You’ll probably get antibiotics to fight infections. One type, called macrolides (examples are azithromycin and...
Bronchiectasis Treatment & Management - Medscape
Antibiotics and chest physiotherapy are the mainstay modalities. Other modalities (beyond those for specific associated conditions) may include bronchodilators,...
Bronchiectasis - Treatment - NHS
In most cases, treatment involves a combination of medicine, exercises you can learn, and devices to help clear your airways. Surgery for bronchiectasis is rarely required. There are also a number of things you can do to help relieve the symptoms of bronchiectasis and stop the condition getting worse.
Short review on the diagnosis and treatment of bronchiectasis
To diagnose bronchiectasis, a high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan must be performed, evidencing persistent dilation of the airways. The treatment of bronchiectasis remains a challenge due to the multiple causes and facets of the disease.
Bronchiectasis - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - BMJ Best …
2022年10月14日 · Maintenance aerosolised antibiotics may be used for treatment of severe bronchiectasis or recurrent Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Surgical therapy, including lung transplantation, should be considered for adult patients who continue to deteriorate despite optimal medical management, but is rarely undertaken in children.
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