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Latest revision as of 20:43, 29 July 2020

Bronchiectasis Microchapters

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Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Bronchiectasis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Chest X Ray

CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2], Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.

Overview

The most common signs of bronchiectasis are coarse crackles, rhonchi, and wheezes on auscultation.

Bronchiectasis Physical Examination

The physical exam findings for bronchiectasis are as follows:[1]

General appearance

Vital Signs

Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease (massive hemoptysis or sepsis) may have the following vital signs:

Chest

Heart

Abdomen

Skin

ENT

Extremeties

References

  1. O'Donnell, Anne E. (2008). "Bronchiectasis". Chest. 134 (4): 815–823. doi:10.1378/chest.08-0776. ISSN 0012-3692.

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