Table 1.
Pulmonary signs and symptoms* | Increased cough ≥1 week Increased chest congestion Crackles or wheezes on exam New or increased hemoptysis Dyspnea Decrease in FEV1 by10–15% Chest pain |
Systemic signs and symptoms | Malaise Fever Lethargy/fatigue Anorexia Weight loss Sinus pain/tenderness Sinus discharge |
Note:
A treatable exacerbation would need to include any or all of the pulmonary findings.