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==Primary Prevention==
==Primary Prevention==
In order to prevent future development of bronchiectasis, an x-ray of the chest should be taken after any severe attack of [[measles]], [[Pertussis|whooping cough]] or other acute respiratory infection in childhood. While smoking has not been found to be a direct cause of bronchiectasis, it is certainly an irritant that all patients should avoid in order to prevent the development of infections (such as [[bronchitis]]) and further complications.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Crofton J|title=Diagnosis and Treatment of Bronchiectasis: II. Treatment and Prevention. |language=English |journal= Br Med J |volume=1 |issue=5490 |pages=783-785 |year=1966 |pmid= |doi=}}</ref>
*In order to prevent future development of bronchiectasis, an x-ray of the chest should be taken after any severe attack of [[measles]], [[Pertussis|whooping cough]] or other acute respiratory infection in childhood.  
 
*While smoking has not been found to be a direct cause of bronchiectasis, it is certainly an irritant that all patients should avoid in order to prevent the development of infections (such as [[bronchitis]]) and further complications.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Crofton J|title=Diagnosis and Treatment of Bronchiectasis: II. Treatment and Prevention. |language=English |journal= Br Med J |volume=1 |issue=5490 |pages=783-785 |year=1966 |pmid= |doi=}}</ref>
A healthy [[BMI|Body Mass Index]], vaccination (especially against pneumonia and [[influenza]]) and regular doctor visits may have beneficial effects on the prevention of progressing bronchiectasis. The presence of [[hypoxemia]], [[hypercapnia]], [[dyspnea]] level and radiographic extent can greatly affect the mortality rate from this disease.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Onen ZP, Eris Gulbay B, Sen E, Akkoca Yildiz O, Saryal S, Acican T, Karabiyikoglu G|title=Analysis of the factors related to mortality in patients with bronchiectasis. |language=English |journal= Respir Med. |volume=101 |issue=7 |pages=1390-97 |year=2007 |pmid=17374480 |doi=}}</ref>
*A healthy [[BMI|Body Mass Index]], vaccination (especially against pneumonia and [[influenza]]) and regular doctor visits may have beneficial effects on the prevention of progressing bronchiectasis. The presence of [[hypoxemia]], [[hypercapnia]], [[dyspnea]] level and radiographic extent can greatly affect the mortality rate from this disease.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Onen ZP, Eris Gulbay B, Sen E, Akkoca Yildiz O, Saryal S, Acican T, Karabiyikoglu G|title=Analysis of the factors related to mortality in patients with bronchiectasis. |language=English |journal= Respir Med. |volume=101 |issue=7 |pages=1390-97 |year=2007 |pmid=17374480 |doi=}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Preventative treatment of bronchiectasis is aimed at preventing future development by monitoring potential bronchiectasis-inducing infections.

Primary Prevention

  • In order to prevent future development of bronchiectasis, an x-ray of the chest should be taken after any severe attack of measles, whooping cough or other acute respiratory infection in childhood.
  • While smoking has not been found to be a direct cause of bronchiectasis, it is certainly an irritant that all patients should avoid in order to prevent the development of infections (such as bronchitis) and further complications.[1]
  • A healthy Body Mass Index, vaccination (especially against pneumonia and influenza) and regular doctor visits may have beneficial effects on the prevention of progressing bronchiectasis. The presence of hypoxemia, hypercapnia, dyspnea level and radiographic extent can greatly affect the mortality rate from this disease.[2]

References

  1. Crofton J (1966). "Diagnosis and Treatment of Bronchiectasis: II. Treatment and Prevention". Br Med J. 1 (5490): 783–785.
  2. Onen ZP, Eris Gulbay B, Sen E, Akkoca Yildiz O, Saryal S, Acican T, Karabiyikoglu G (2007). "Analysis of the factors related to mortality in patients with bronchiectasis". Respir Med. 101 (7): 1390–97. PMID 17374480.


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