Bronchiectasis history and symptoms
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Overview
There is often a delay between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis. The most common symptoms are a chronic cough and daily sputum production.
Bronchiectasis History and Symptoms
- Cough (>90%)
- Daily sputum production (70-96%)
- Hemoptysis (25-50%)
- Dyspnea (62-72%)
- Pleuritic chest pain (19-46%)
- Rinosinusitis (33-73%)
- Fatigue (73%)
- Snoring (44%)
- Weight loss
- Recurrent infections with the frequent need of antibiotics