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==Bronchiectasis History and Symptoms== | ==Bronchiectasis History and Symptoms== | ||
Acute exacerbations can be defined as patients reporting four or more of the following symptoms: | Acute exacerbations can be defined as patients reporting four or more of the following symptoms: | ||
* Change in [[sputum]] production | |||
* [[Dyspnea]] | |||
* [[Cough]] | |||
* [[Fever]] > 38°C | |||
* Wheeze | |||
* Decreased exercise tolerance | |||
* [[Fatigue]] | |||
* Reduced [[ pulmonary]] function | |||
* Changes in [[chest]] sounds | |||
* Radiographic changes consistent with a new infection | |||
===Common Symptoms=== | ===Common Symptoms=== | ||
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*[[Fatigue]] | *[[Fatigue]] | ||
*Decreased exercise tolerance | *Decreased exercise tolerance | ||
*Recurrent infections with the frequent need of [[antibiotics]] | *Recurrent [[Infection|infections]] with the frequent need of [[antibiotics]] | ||
===Rare Symptoms=== | ===Rare Symptoms=== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.
Overview
Symptoms of bronchiectasis can take months or even years to develop. The most common symptoms are a chronic cough and daily sputum production.
Bronchiectasis History and Symptoms
Acute exacerbations can be defined as patients reporting four or more of the following symptoms:
- Change in sputum production
- Dyspnea
- Cough
- Fever > 38°C
- Wheeze
- Decreased exercise tolerance
- Fatigue
- Reduced pulmonary function
- Changes in chest sounds
- Radiographic changes consistent with a new infection
Common Symptoms
- Cough (>90%) lasting for months or years
- Daily sputum production (70-96%)
- Dyspnea (62-72%)
- Fatigue
- Decreased exercise tolerance
- Recurrent infections with the frequent need of antibiotics
Rare Symptoms
- Hemoptysis (25-50%)
- Low-grade Fever
- Pleuritic chest pain (19-46%)
- Rinosinusitis (33-73%)
- Foul odor of sputum
- Weight loss
- Snoring