The most common symptom of bronchiectasis is a chronic and recurrent persistent cough. This cough is often accompanied by phlegm, which is usually green-yellow and contains bacteria and inflammation. Bloody sputum is also sometimes present. Other symptoms of bronchiectasis include fever, shortness of breath, fatigue, and clubbing of the fingers.

Bronchiectasis typically presents with the following symptoms:

* Recurrent persistent cough
* Wheezing during breathing
* Copious sputum
* Bloody sputum (hemoptysis)
* Fever (if pneumonia is present)
* Shortness of breath
* Chest pain
* Fatigue
* Night sweats
* Clubbing of the fingers