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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
The most common signs of patients with bronchiectasis are coarse crackles, rhonchi, and wheezes on auscultation and digital clubbing.
Bronchiectasis Physical Examination
General appearance
- Lethargic
- Weight loss
- Progressive functional loss
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
- Course crackles
- These can be heard in early inspiration and often in the lower lung zones
Extremeties
- Digital clubbing