AWARENESS ON TREATMENT PROTOCOLS WITH BRONCHIECTASIS AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS

Abstract

Introduction: Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung infection. Bronchiectasis patients have airways (tubes connecting
the windpipe to the lowest part of the lungs) are wider than normal. This can lead to mucus (or sputum) building up
and making you more at risk of getting infections in lungs. Infections can cause the lungs to become inflamed, which
can damage or block parts of the lung, can lead to symptoms like breathlessness, chest pain and tiredness.
Bronchiectasis is also called non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis.
Aim: The aim of this study is to create awareness on treatment protocols with bronchiectasis.
Materials and Method: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among the dental college students. A
total of 100 students were randomly sampled and who voluntarily participated in the study; the subjects were fully
informed about the design and purpose of the study.
Results: The data is collected and statistically analysed. 38% of the participants were female and 62% of the
participants were male (Figure1). Majority of participants (59%) agreed that Bronchitis can lead to pneumonia if you
don't seek treatment (Figure 2). 59% of the participants agreed that when you cough, you might also notice that your
phlegm looks green or yellow.
Conclusion: This review considers the evidence for defining and treating bronchiectasis, the approaches for
eradication of newly identified airway pathogens and the methods to prevent exacerbations through long‐term
treatments from a pragmatic practice‐based perspective. Areas for future studies are also explored.