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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:<ref name="O'Donnell2008">{{cite journal|last1=O'Donnell|first1=Anne E.|title=Bronchiectasis|journal=Chest|volume=134|issue=4|year=2008|pages=815–823|issn=00123692|doi=10.1378/chest.08-0776}}</ref> | ||
* Change in [[sputum]] production | * Change in [[sputum]] production | ||
* [[Dyspnea]] | * [[Dyspnea]] | ||
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*Foul odor of [[sputum]] | *Foul odor of [[sputum]] | ||
*[[Weight loss]] | *[[Weight loss]] | ||
*[[Snoring]] | *[[Snoring]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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:[1]
- 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
References
- ↑ O'Donnell, Anne E. (2008). "Bronchiectasis". Chest. 134 (4): 815–823. doi:10.1378/chest.08-0776. ISSN 0012-3692.