Symptoms of bronchiectasis include: Cough with lots of mucus and pus. Repeated colds. Bad-smelling mucus. Shortness of breath (dyspnea). Wheezing. Coughing up blood (hemoptysis). Swollen fingertips with curved nails (nail clubbing). You might have stretches of time where your symptoms aren’t as bad and then have a flare-up (exacerbation) where your symptoms get worse. Exacerbation symptoms include: Extreme tiredness (fatigue). Fever, chills. Increased shortness of breath. Night sweats.