Bronchiectasis
ICD-10 Code
J47
Category
Respiratory
Bronchiectasis
Definition
Segmental, irreversible dilation of the bronchial tree resulting in the accumulation of secretions which leads to obstruction. The most common cause is bacterial infection.
Also identified as
- DOID 9563 per MONDO
- ICD10CM J47 per MONDO
- ICD9 494 per MONDO
- MESH D001987 per MONDO
- NCIT C84475 per MONDO
- SCTID 12295008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0006267 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lungs | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylcysteine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Brensocatib | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |