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What are the clinical manifestations of broncheictasis?

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Cough and daily production of mucopurulent tenacious sputum lasting months -> years Less common is dry cough with episodes of hemoptysis, less common is dyspnea wheezing and pleuritic pain. Usually hx of many infections, but may occur from one infection On PE: we hear crackles in 75%, wheezing 22% and clubbing only in 2%. May present with fatigue (43%, lower FEV1), urinary incontienence (47% women), reduced smell


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