What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Bronchiectasis (Bronchiectasia)?
Airway damage that eventually causes bronchiectasis, also known as bronchiectasia, usually starts during childhood. The signs and symptoms, however, are not generally apparent until some time later – months and even years after the patient starts having recurrent lung infections. A symptom is felt and reported by the patient while a sign is observed by other people, including the doctor. For example, chest pain may be a symptom while dilated pupils may be a sign. A symptom is something the patient senses and describes, while a sign is something other people, such as the doctor notice. For example, drowsiness may be a symptom while dilated pupils may be a sign.
