Management of the patient with bronchiectasis may include:
1. expectorants.
2. early childhood immunizations.
3. lung resection.
4. lung transplant.
a. 1, 3
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
C
Expectorants can help to keep secretions "thinner" (less viscosity) for coughing out. Early childhood immunizations will prevent many pulmonary infections. A lung resection may be necessary to remove a severely damaged and infected lung segment or lobe. Lung transplants are rarely performed for any condition, including bronchiectasis.
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