What is the appropriate management for bronchiectasis and frequent lung infections?

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Bronchiectasis often presents with recurrent pulmonary infections, characterized by a chronic daily productive cough with mucopurulent sputum production. The signs and symptoms include:

1. Cough and daily mucopurulent sputum production, often lasting months to years.
2. Blood-streaked sputum or hemoptysis from airway damage associated with acute infection.
3. Dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, wheezing, fever, weakness, fatigue.

Treatment for bronchiectasis can involve:

1. Antibiotics and chest physiotherapy are the mainstays.
2. Bronchodilators.
3. Corticosteroid therapy.
4. Dietary supplementation.
5. Oxygen (reserved for hypoxemic patients with severe disease).
6. Hospitalization for severe exacerbations.
7. Surgical therapies.
8. Lifestyle modifications include the complete avoidance of dusty, smoky, and cold environments.

There are currently no known vaccines for the prevention of bronchiectasis, and no specific diet modifications are advised. However, patients with bronchiectasis are recommended to eat healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, and may consider dietary supplements. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

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