Symptom

Bronchorrhea

Excessive mucus secretion from the bronchial tree far exceeding normal respiratory secretions, typically defined as >100 mL of mucus/sputum per 24-hours.

Causes

  • Chronic inflammation: Chronic bronchitis, COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis

  • Pulmonary malignancy

  • Toxins/poisons

  • Trauma

  • Physical irritants

  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Also known as: Bronchorrhoea, Wet cough

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.