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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 bronchiectasis are coarse crackles, rhonchi, and wheezes on auscultation.
Bronchiectasis Physical Examination
General appearance
- Lethargy
- Weight loss
- Progressive functional loss
- Wasting
- Syncope with activity
- Children may not grow at a normal rate
Vital Signs
Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease (massive hemoptysis or sepsis) may have the following vital signs:
- Decreased SPO2
- Fever
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
- Hypotension
Chest
- Course crackles
- These can be heard in early inspiration and often in the lower lung zones
Heart
- Right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH)
- Heart murmurs
Abdomen
Skin
ENT
- Breath odor
- Increased jugular venous pressure
- Prominent neck and facial veins
Extremeties
- Digital clubbing
- Pedal edema