10 Signs of Bronchitis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Bronchitis Sign #8: Clubbing of the Digits
Nail clubbing occurs when there is deformity of the digits such as the toe or finger nails. It can occur in conditions such as lung cancer, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, bronchitis, cyanotic heart disease, atrial myxoma, tetralogy of Fallot, cirrhosis, hepatopulmonary syndrome, and more.
Nail clubbing found in cases of bronchitis may be indicative of cystic fibrosis.
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