Clinician's Approach to Bronchiectasis
- Mar 14, 2025
- 5:00PM TO 6:00 PM
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About the Case Presentation
A clinician’s approach to bronchiectasis begins with a thorough patient history and physical examination to identify symptoms such as chronic cough, sputum production, and recurrent respiratory infections. Diagnostic imaging, particularly high-resolution CT scans, is essential for confirming the presence and extent of bronchial damage. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying cause (e.g., infections, autoimmune diseases), managing symptoms with bronchodilators, airway clearance techniques, and antibiotics, as needed. Long-term management may also include pulmonary rehabilitation, immunizations, and close monitoring to prevent exacerbations and preserve lung function.
About the Speaker
Dr. Thiyagesh Ganapathy
Intervention pulmonologist- Porunai Hospital, Tamil Nadu
Dr. Thiyagesh Ganapathy is a skilled Consultant Interventional Pulmonologist currently practicing at Porunai Hospitals in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. He has over six years of experience in the field, having previously worked as a Senior Resident at prestigious institutions such as Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute and Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute. Dr. Ganapathy completed his fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology at Yashoda Hospital and holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Pulmonary Medicine from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute. His expertise lies in advanced pulmonary procedures, and he has significantly contributed to patient care and research during his tenure at the Cancer Institute (W.L.A.) in Chennai.