Signs & Symptoms
Pulmonology
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis
Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of bronchiectasis vary for each person and in rare cases, a patient may not experience any symptoms at all. However, common symptoms may include:
- Cough, which worsens when lying down
- Shortness of breath
- Abnormal chest sounds
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Discolored or foul smelling mucus, or mucus that contains blood
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