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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
A positive history of insidious onset of cough, wheezing and dyspnea with deteriorating pulmonary function is suggestive of adult bronchiolitis. The most common symptoms of adult bronchiolitis include cough, wheeze and shortness of breath. Less common symptoms of adult bronchiolitis include hemoptysis, dehydration and loss of appetite.
History and Symptoms
A positive history of insidious onset of cough, wheezing and dyspnea with deteriorating pulmonary function is suggestive of adult bronchiolitis. The most common symptoms of adult bronchiolitis include cough, wheeze and shortness of breath. Less common symptoms of adult bronchiolitis include hemoptysis, dehydration and loss of appetite.[1][2]
History
Patients with adult bronchiolitis may have a positive history of insidious onset of:
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of adult bronchiolitis include:
- Cough
- Wheeze
- Shortness of breath
- Sputum production
- Nasal congestion
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of adult bronchiolitis include:
References
- ↑ Barker AF, Bergeron A, Rom WN, Hertz MI (May 2014). "Obliterative bronchiolitis". N. Engl. J. Med. 370 (19): 1820–8. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1204664. PMID 24806161.
- ↑ Parambil JG, Yi ES, Ryu JH (April 2009). "Obstructive bronchiolar disease identified by CT in the non-transplant population: analysis of 29 consecutive cases". Respirology. 14 (3): 443–8. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1843.2008.01445.x. PMID 19210653.