What medicine is used for bronchiectasis?

Written by Yang Feng
Pulmonology
Updated on October 30, 2024
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Bronchiectasis is particularly common clinically. The choice of medication for bronchiectasis needs to be determined based on the specific conditions of the patient. Generally, the aggravation of bronchiectasis is caused by recurrent infections, so controlling infections is fundamental in treatment. As for the application of antibiotics, the principle we follow is to select medications based on the different bacterial spectrums in different regions, with the most scientific method being the use of sensitive antibiotics identified through sputum bacterial culture and drug susceptibility tests. Additionally, we also use expectorants like ambroxol and bromhexine. If there is concurrent respiratory distress or a decline in lung function, inhalants such as budesonide-formoterol powder may also be used.

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How to cure bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis is caused by chronic suppurative inflammation and fibrosis of the bronchi and the surrounding lung tissue, damaging the muscles and elastic tissues of the bronchial walls, leading to deformation and permanent dilation of the bronchi. Bronchiectasis is chronic in formation, thus once diagnosed, it is incurable. Prevention is very important. The main cause of recurrent episodes of bronchiectasis is infection, so preventing infections is crucial. It is advised to consume a high-quality protein diet, participate in appropriate physical activities, and get annual vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia to prevent infections.

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Can people with bronchiectasis eat lamb?

Patients with bronchiectasis can eat mutton, as in traditional Chinese medicine, mutton is considered a warming and tonifying food. It generally benefits conditions like cold-induced cough, chronic bronchitis, and deficiency-cold asthma. Patients with bronchiectasis, who often suffer from repeated lung infections and have lower immune function, are generally weaker, so consuming an appropriate amount of mutton can be beneficial. However, it should not be consumed in excess as mutton can cause heatiness or indigestion, which are particularly detrimental for individuals with bronchiectasis.

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Does bronchiectasis cause fever?

Patients with bronchiectasis generally do not have a fever. However, if there is an acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis or if there is an additional infection, they might develop a fever. In cases where patients with bronchiectasis exhibit a fever, it generally indicates an infection or that their condition may be more severe compared to those without a fever. Under such circumstances, anti-infection treatment might be required. Moreover, the duration of the fever and its maximum intensity can reflect the severity of the infection to a certain extent.

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Is bronchiectasis easy to treat?

Bronchiectasis is a complication mainly caused by chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract and is clinically difficult to treat. Symptoms can be alleviated through certain medications or physical manipulations. First, it's important to maintain clear airways and choose medications that can dilute mucus. During the acute phase of inflammation, antibacterial drugs should be chosen for treatment, such as penicillin, which can be administered via muscle injection or intravenously. Surgery is the only curative treatment for bronchiectasis. (Medication use should be based on specific circumstances and under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is bronchiectasis serious?

First, we need to properly face the disease of bronchiectasis. Many patients with bronchiectasis are like normal people, without any clinical manifestations. Therefore, if these patients lead a regular life, it does not affect their quality of life or survival rate, so they are not considered severe cases. However, some patients experience repeated infections that worsen and may involve coughing up blood and progressive decline in lung function. These cases are relatively severe. Nevertheless, we can intervene effectively to slow the progression of the disease. Therefore, the severity varies among different patients with bronchiectasis.