A 16-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community presents with chronic productive cough, exertional dyspnoea and failure to thrive. CT chest shows...

Question

A 16-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community presents with chronic productive cough, exertional dyspnoea and failure to thrive. CT chest shows lower lobe bronchiectasis. According to Indigenous health guidance, which of the following is a key component of ongoing management?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation, vaccination, regular airway clearance and prompt antibiotics for exacerbations

Answer

No further follow-up is required

Answer

Long-term systemic corticosteroids without other measures

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Avoiding all physical activity

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Relying solely on over-the-counter cough mixtures

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Bronchiectasis in Aboriginal adolescent

A 16-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community presents with chronic productive cough, exertional dyspnoea and failure to thrive. CT chest shows lower lobe bronchiectasis. According to Indigenous health guidance, which of the following is a key component of ongoing management?