Question

A 45-year-old patient presents with hemoptysis and chronic cough. Imaging suggests bronchiectasis. According to NICE guidelines, which intervention is most likely to help reduce exacerbations in bronchiectasis with frequent infections?

Accepted Answer

Long-term prophylactic macrolide (e.g., azithromycin)

Answer

High-dose inhaled corticosteroids

Answer

Oral acetylcysteine therapy

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Long-term nebulized hypertonic saline

Answer

Long-term oral ciprofloxacin

Practice question

A 45-year-old patient presents with hemoptysis and chronic cough. Imaging suggests bronchiectasis. According to NICE guidelines, which intervention is most likely to help reduce exacerbations in bronchiectasis with frequent infections?