What are the symptoms of bronchiectasis?

What are the symptoms of bronchiectasis?

Some of the most common symptoms are:

• Coughing that results in a lot of mucus
• Coughing up mucus that has blood in it (known as hemoptysis)
• Chest pain or tightness because it is harder to breathe
• Wheezing or making whistling noises when breathing
• Clubbing of nails
• Loss of weight
• Flare-ups that usually include:
  • Fatigue
  • Fevers and/or chills
  • Increased shortness of breath
  • Night sweats