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. 2016 Jul 12;10:57–65. doi: 10.4137/CMPed.S38336

Table 1.

Definition of APEs at OHSU Doernbecher Pediatric CF Center.

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.