Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
Call emergency services for severe breathing difficulty, heavy or continuing airway bleeding, confusion, fainting, blue or gray discoloration, or severe chest pain.
Seek prompt medical advice for a clear flare-up, fever with worsening respiratory symptoms, new blood in the sputum, or breathlessness that is more severe than usual.
Regular follow-up helps identify changes before they become severe.
The schedule depends on symptom burden, flare-up frequency, lung function, organisms found in sputum, and other health conditions.
Follow-up may include a review of cough and sputum, the number of flare-ups, antibiotic use, breathing symptoms, weight, oxygen level, and airway-clearance technique.
Clinicians may repeat spirometry and request sputum cultures, including cultures when the person is clinically stable.
CT scans are not usually repeated at every visit but may be needed when symptoms change or another problem is suspected.
Arrange routine review if the daily cough is becoming harder to manage, activity tolerance is declining, weight is falling, or flare-ups are becoming more frequent.
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Keep a record of flare-ups, sputum test results, and previous antibiotics if possible.
A written plan can explain what changes to watch for, when to provide a sputum sample, and whom to contact.
Do not start leftover antibiotics unless a clinician has provided a specific plan for doing so.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Bronchiectasis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.