Which of the following should a patient with bronchiectasis do to reduce the risk of the condition worsening?
1) Avoid air pollution.
2) Get an influenza vaccination.
3) Take an antibiotic every day.
4) Avoid smoking.
A) 3, 4
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 2, 3, 4
D) 1, 2, 3, 4

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It is important for a patient with bronchiectasis to avoid any airway irritants, including air pollution and smoking, and to prevent the flu by being immunized each year. An antibiotic should only be taken against a specific infectious organism for a set time period.

Which of the Following Should a Patient with Bronchiectasis Do