Acute bronchitis

What Is Bronchitis? There are two types: • Acute • Bronchitis Symptoms Symptoms of both acute and chronic bronchitis include • Chest congestion, when your chest feels full or clogged • A cough that may bring up • Shortness of breath • Symptoms of acute bronchitis also may include: • Body aches and • Feeling “wiped out” • • Runny, stuffy nose • Even after the other symptoms of acute bronchitis are gone, the cough can last a few weeks while your bronchial tubes heal and the swelling goes down. If it goes on much longer than that, the problem might be something else. If you have a new cough, fever, or shortness of breath, call your doctor to talk about whether it might be COVID-19, the illness caused by With chronic bronchitis, your cough lasts for at least 3 months and comes back at least 2 years in a row. Bronchitis Causes Most often, the same viruses that give you a In both cases, as your body fights the germs, your bronchial tubes swell and make more mucus. That means you have smaller openings for air to flow through, which can make it harder to breathe. Chronic bronchitis causes include: • Breathing in air pollution and other things that bother your lungs, like chemical fumes or dust, over time • Bronchitis Risk Factors You have a higher chance of getting either kind of bronchitis if: • You smoke. • You have • You have a weaker Your risk of getting chronic bronchitis is higher if: • You’re a female smoker. You may be more at risk than a male smoker. • You have a When Sho...

Medical condition Acute bronchitis Other names Chest cold Figure A shows the location of the lungs and bronchial tubes. Figure B is an enlarged view of a normal bronchial tube. Figure C is an enlarged view of a bronchial tube with bronchitis. Duration Up to 6 weeks Causes Typically Based on symptoms Prevention Avoiding air pollution, handwashing Treatment Rest, Frequency ~5% one or more episodes a year Acute bronchitis, also known as a chest cold, is short-term In more than 90% of cases, the cause is a Prevention is by not smoking and avoiding other lung irritants. Acute bronchitis is one of the most common diseases. Signs and symptoms [ ] The primary symptom is cough with sputum that may be Cause [ ] Acute bronchitis can be caused by contagious • Damage caused by irritation of the airways leads to inflammation and leads to neutrophils infiltrating the lung tissue. • Mucosal hypersecretion is promoted by a substance released by • Further obstruction to the airways is caused by more • Although infection is not the reason or cause of chronic bronchitis, it is seen to aid in sustaining the bronchitis. Diagnosis [ ] A Although there is no universally-accepted clinical definition for acute bronchitis, there is a proposed set of practical criteria (Macfarlane, 2001 • An acute illness of less than three weeks. • Cough as the predominant symptom. • At least one other lower respiratory tract symptom, such as sputum production, wheezing, chest pain. • No alternative explanation for ...

The first symptoms of acute bronchitis are similar to those of a cold or flu. Typical symptoms These symptoms can include: • • • tiredness • • • feeling cold easily • back and • fever of 100°F to 100.4°F (37.7°C to 38°C) After the initial infection, you’ll probably develop a cough. The cough will likely be dry at first, and then become productive, which means it will produce mucus. A productive cough is the most common symptom of acute bronchitis and can last from 10 days to three weeks. Another symptom you may notice is a change of Emergency symptoms Call your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms in addition to the ones listed above: • unexplained weight loss • a deep, barking cough • trouble breathing • chest pain • a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher • a cough that lasts longer than 10 days In many cases, acute bronchitis will go away without treatment. But if you see your doctor because of symptoms of acute bronchitis, they will start with a physical exam. During the exam, your doctor will listen to your lungs as you breathe, checking for symptoms such as wheezing. They’ll also you ask about your coughs — for instance, how frequent they are and whether they produce mucus. They may also ask about recent colds or viruses, and whether you have other problems breathing. If your doctor is uncertain about your diagnosis, they may suggest a • Take OTC nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as • Get a humidifier to create moisture in the air. This can help loos...

Bronchitis is when the airways leading to your lungs (trachea and bronchi) get inflamed and fill with mucus. You get a nagging cough as your body tries to get rid of the mucus. Your cough can last two or more weeks. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus and goes away on its own. Chronic bronchitis never really goes away but can be managed. Overview When you have bronchitis, your bronchi get inflamed and fill with mucus. What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways leading into your lungs. When your airways (trachea and bronchi) get irritated, they swell up and fill with mucus, causing you to cough. Your cough can last days to a couple of weeks. It’s the main symptom of bronchitis. Viruses are the most common cause of acute bronchitis. Smoke and other irritants can cause acute and chronic bronchitis. What are the types of bronchitis? When people talk about bronchitis, they usually mean acute bronchitis, a temporary condition that makes you cough. Some people get bronchitis so often that it’s considered chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection and goes away on its own in a few weeks. Most people don’t need treatment for acute bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis You have chronic bronchitis if you have a cough with mucus most days of the month for three months out of the year. This goes on for at least two years. If you have chronic bronchitis, you may have Who does bronchitis affect? Anyone can get bro...