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The Comprehensive Plan for Management and Treatment of Bronchiectasis: A Review


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1 BCIP, New Delhi, India
2 Pulmonary Medicine at R.B.I.P.M.T, New Delhi, India
     

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Bronchiectasis is a worldwide spread disorder of respiratory airways and lung tissues. It includes different types of treatment management like, medical treatment, surgical treatment and both these treatment modules concise with physiotherapy treatment.

Aim: The aim of this project is to review latest studies, articles, knowledge of treatment and effect of physiotherapy on the disease prognosis.

Methodology: A total of 6 books have been referred. Various internet databases were used to search articles on the set topic and 11 articles were short listed for review. Also 5 patients diagnosed as cases of bronchiectasis as thoroughly assessed to understand the clinical presentation of disease.

Discussion: Most of the information on long term outcome is from historical data and suggests that antibiotic therapy has had an effect. Nevertheless; this still indicates a significant reduction in life expectancy in patients with bronchiectasis. More recent data suggest a better prognosis, although it is recognised that the general health of patients with bronchiectasis can be poor and certain subsets (particularly those colonised with Pseudomonas aeruginosa) are particularly affected, with continued ill health and progressive deterioration. But early recognition and adequate treatment can help control bronchiectasis and decrease symptoms. Life- long awareness of the need for treatment may allow people with bronchiectasis to minimize complications and maximize life expectancy.

Conclusion: Early recognition and adequate treatment can help control bronchiectasis and decrease symptoms. Life- long awareness of the need for treatment may allow people with bronchiectasis to minimize complications and maximize life expectancy. The outlook depends upon the underlying reason for developing bronchiectasis. Congenital causes of bronchiectasis, like cystic fibrosis, may have a worse prognosis than acquired diseases.


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Bronchiectasis, Pathology, Signs and Symptoms, Investigations, Treatment and Management, Physiotherapy Treatment, Techniques
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Authors

Akansha Sikarwar
BCIP, New Delhi, India
Chaya Garg
BCIP, New Delhi, India
Deepeish Gupta
Pulmonary Medicine at R.B.I.P.M.T, New Delhi, India

Abstract


Bronchiectasis is a worldwide spread disorder of respiratory airways and lung tissues. It includes different types of treatment management like, medical treatment, surgical treatment and both these treatment modules concise with physiotherapy treatment.

Aim: The aim of this project is to review latest studies, articles, knowledge of treatment and effect of physiotherapy on the disease prognosis.

Methodology: A total of 6 books have been referred. Various internet databases were used to search articles on the set topic and 11 articles were short listed for review. Also 5 patients diagnosed as cases of bronchiectasis as thoroughly assessed to understand the clinical presentation of disease.

Discussion: Most of the information on long term outcome is from historical data and suggests that antibiotic therapy has had an effect. Nevertheless; this still indicates a significant reduction in life expectancy in patients with bronchiectasis. More recent data suggest a better prognosis, although it is recognised that the general health of patients with bronchiectasis can be poor and certain subsets (particularly those colonised with Pseudomonas aeruginosa) are particularly affected, with continued ill health and progressive deterioration. But early recognition and adequate treatment can help control bronchiectasis and decrease symptoms. Life- long awareness of the need for treatment may allow people with bronchiectasis to minimize complications and maximize life expectancy.

Conclusion: Early recognition and adequate treatment can help control bronchiectasis and decrease symptoms. Life- long awareness of the need for treatment may allow people with bronchiectasis to minimize complications and maximize life expectancy. The outlook depends upon the underlying reason for developing bronchiectasis. Congenital causes of bronchiectasis, like cystic fibrosis, may have a worse prognosis than acquired diseases.


Keywords


Bronchiectasis, Pathology, Signs and Symptoms, Investigations, Treatment and Management, Physiotherapy Treatment, Techniques

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