학술논문
Challenges of diagnosing and managing bronchiectasis in resourcelimited settings: a case study.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*BRONCHIECTASIS
*CASE studies
*ETIOLOGY of diseases
*BRONCHI
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ISSN
1937-8688
Abstract
Bronchiectasis, once an orphan disease is now gaining renewed attention as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. It is a morphologic term used to describe abnormal, irreversibly dilated and thick-walled bronchi, with many etiologies. The management of bronchiectasis can be challenging because its pathogenetic mechanisms is still evolving. Its diagnosis and management is particularly more demanding especially in resource-limited settings like Nigeria because of delayed diagnosis and improper management with devastating consequences, hence this case study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]