Abstract

ALVAREZ CARO, Francisco et al. Bronchiectasis in pediatrics, diagnosis approach and management. Arch. argent. pediatr. [online]. 2012, vol.110, n.1, pp.52-59. ISSN 0325-0075.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5546/aap.2012.52.

Bronchiectasis is still an important health problem in both, developed and developing countries. Cystic fibrosis is one of the most important causes, but a great variety of other causes makes non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis a relatively frequent diagnosis. Early diagnosis based on medical history and radiological confrmation is only the starting point to determine the specifc etiology, in order to establish a treatment focused on the underlying cause. For this purpose, an orderly and systematic diagnostic evaluation is required. A review article about bronchiectasis, particularly those not related to cystic fibrosis, is presented.

Keywords : Bronchiectasis; Cystic fibrosis; Antibiotics; Bronchial infection; Diagnosis.

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