Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is a short-term

inflammation

 of the

bronchi

.
Please practice social distancing in order to reduce the potential spread of the disease as acute bronchitis can be extremely

contagious

 if it is caused by a virus.
Symptoms

Cough with mucus or without mucus

  • Lasting 3 weeks or less

  • With bloody mucus

  • Production of clear-white mucus, Production of yellowish-gray mucus

common

Whistling breathing

common

Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat

common

Chest discomfort

  • Center of the chest

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

  • With chills

Runny nose

Difficulty breathing

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion

Fatigue

Sternutation

Headache

Risk factors

Recent upper respiratory tract infection

Treatment
Acute bronchitis is often treated with rest, drinking plenty of fluids and taking

NSAIDs

; however, visit your recommended doctor if your symptoms worsen.
Recommended specialist

If you have Acute Bronchitis, then a visit to a pulmonologist is recommended.

Contact a

Pulmonologist

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