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Published on: November 4, 2010
[Bronchiectasis in a young patient: presentation of a case]
1Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital San Jorge, Huesca, España. susocho@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Bronchiectasis is an abnormal and irreversible dilation of the bronchial wall. It is the result of different diseases, some of which include primary ciliary dyskinesia, a genetic disorder associated with abnormal ciliary structure and function resulting in changes in mucociliary transport. Common clinical signs and symptoms include recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections since childhood, and infertility. About 50% of cases are a Kartageneŕs syndrome, associated to situs inversus, chronic sinusitis and bronchiectasis. It is recommended to evaluate the aetiology, clinical manifestations, bronchial colonization and infection, respiratory function and structural damage, in order to determine the prognosis and the best treatment to improve the quality of life of these patients.
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