Bronchiectasis infection symptoms?
summary
Bronchiectasis is a disease caused by pathological changes of the bronchus and surrounding lung tissues, usually due to bronchial infection, genetic factors and sequelae of various diseases, such as measles, pertussis or bronchopneumonia, etc. There are many common symptoms of bronchiectasis, mainly cough. Severe bronchiectasis patients even cough a lot of purulent sputum and may be repeated hemoptysis, this situation is more critical. However, bronchiectasis patients and their families should rest assured, because bronchiectasis is not infectious.
Bronchiectasis infection symptoms?
The initial symptoms of bronchiectasis are not much different from common cough, so if patients find that they are not comfortable, they should not resist it, but should go to the hospital for scientific diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. The doctor will determine whether it is bronchiectasis based on the patient's past medical history and examination results
Bronchiectasis can occur at any age and has a wide population. The main symptom is cough and a lot of phlegm, some will cough blood. If the condition of bronchiectasis develops, the patient may have chest tightness, fatigue, cold sweat and even dyspnea.
There are many kinds of examination of bronchiectasis diseases, mainly including pulmonary function examination, chest X-ray examination, CT examination and bronchoscopy fiberoptic bronchoscopy examination. In addition, the doctor will ask if the patient has hypoxemia or a history of chronic cough, measles, pertussis, pneumonia and tuberculosis.
matters needing attention
If the patient is diagnosed as bronchiectasis by the doctor, it is necessary to treat as soon as possible. Early detection and early treatment are not only conducive to the smooth recovery of patients, but also conducive to relieving economic pressure.