Bronchiectasis physical examination
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Overview
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 amay have the following vital signs derangements:
- Fever
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
- Hypotension
Chest
- Course crackles
- These can be heard in early inspiration and often in the lower lung zones
- Rhonchi
- Wheezes
Extremeties
- Finger clubbing