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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Bronchitis presents with respiratory symptoms, including [[cough]] and [[sputum]] production, as well as some constitutional symptoms. | |||
==History== | |||
'''Acute bronchitis''' presents with recent onset [[cough]] and [[fever]], usually accompanied with constitutional symptoms.<br>'''Chronic bronchitis''', by definition, is a chronic condition with productive cough and [[dyspnea]] lasting more than 3 months for 2 consecutive years. | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
===Acute Bronchitis=== | |||
Symptoms of [[Acute bronchitis history and symptoms|acute bronchitis]] are typically related to irritation of airways. Constitutional symptoms may also be present.<ref name="pmid21121518">{{cite journal |vauthors=Albert RH |title=Diagnosis and treatment of acute bronchitis |journal=Am Fam Physician |volume=82 |issue=11 |pages=1345–50 |year=2010 |pmid=21121518 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
* '''Bronchial irritation symptoms:''' | |||
:*[[Cough]] | |||
:*[[Hoarseness]] | |||
:*[[Phlegm]] production | |||
<font size="1">Note that despite common sense, phlegm production does not necessarily indicate bacterial infection.<ref name="pmid21121518">{{cite journal |vauthors=Albert RH |title=Diagnosis and treatment of acute bronchitis |journal=Am Fam Physician |volume=82 |issue=11 |pages=1345–50 |year=2010 |pmid=21121518 |doi= |url=}}</ref></font> | |||
* '''Constitutional Symptoms:''' | |||
:*[[Chest pain]] | |||
:*[[Fever]] | |||
:*[[malaise]] | |||
:*[[Myalgia]] | |||
Additional symptoms of [[chronic bronchitis]] include: | ===Chronic Bronchitis<ref>[http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Copd/Copd_SignsAndSymptoms.html U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - Signs and Symptoms]</ref>=== | ||
* | :*Productive cough | ||
* | :*Shortness of breath | ||
*Frequent [[respiratory]] [[infections]] (such as [[colds]] or the [[flu]]) | :*[[Hemoptysis]] | ||
:Additional symptoms of [[chronic bronchitis]] include: | |||
:*Peripheral [[edema]] | |||
:*[[Cyanosis]] | |||
:*Frequent [[respiratory]] [[infections]] (such as [[colds]] or the [[flu]]) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Bronchitis Main page |
Overview
Bronchitis presents with respiratory symptoms, including cough and sputum production, as well as some constitutional symptoms.
History
Acute bronchitis presents with recent onset cough and fever, usually accompanied with constitutional symptoms.
Chronic bronchitis, by definition, is a chronic condition with productive cough and dyspnea lasting more than 3 months for 2 consecutive years.
Symptoms
Acute Bronchitis
Symptoms of acute bronchitis are typically related to irritation of airways. Constitutional symptoms may also be present.[1]
- Bronchial irritation symptoms:
- Cough
- Hoarseness
- Phlegm production
Note that despite common sense, phlegm production does not necessarily indicate bacterial infection.[1]
- Constitutional Symptoms:
Chronic Bronchitis[2]
- Productive cough
- Shortness of breath
- Hemoptysis
- Additional symptoms of chronic bronchitis include:
- Peripheral edema
- Cyanosis
- Frequent respiratory infections (such as colds or the flu)
References