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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]; Nate Michalak, B.A.

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

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Albert RH (2010). "Diagnosis and treatment of acute bronchitis". Am Fam Physician. 82 (11): 1345–50. PMID 21121518.
↑ U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - Signs and Symptoms

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[pmid21121518-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Albert RH (2010). "Diagnosis and treatment of acute bronchitis". Am Fam Physician. 82 (11): 1345–50. PMID 21121518.

[2] U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - Signs and Symptoms

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+Bronchitis presents with respiratory symptoms, including [[cough]] and [[sputum]] production, as well as some constitutional symptoms.
 ==History==
-* Bronchitis is common in patients with smoking, low socio-economic status, living industrial or heavy pollutant areas, toxic substance exposure. Thus, obtaining a personal history and socio-economic history is very important.
+'''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.
-* Bronchitis is usually a diagnosis of exclusion. Thus, past medical history to rule out asthma, allergic history is important.
 ==Symptoms==
-The symptoms of either type of [[bronchitis]] may include:
+===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]]
-*[[Cough]] with [[mucus](clear, yellow, green, or even blood-tinged). is the (commonest)symptoms. Initially it may be difficult to distinguish a acute bronchitis from upper respiratory tract infection. However, a cough lasting >5 days indicates a diagnosis of Bronchitis. Cough usually last for 1-2 weeks in acute bronchitis. A yellow-green, you are more likely to have a [[bacterial infection]].
+===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>===
-*[[Chest discomfort]]
+:*Productive cough
-*[[Fatigue]], muscle aches
+:*Shortness of breath
-*[[Fever]] -- uncommon and may suggest other diagnosis for instance pneumonia or Influenza.
+:*[[Hemoptysis]]
-*[[Shortness of breath]], worsened by [[exertion]] or mild activity
-*[[Wheezing]]
-* Sore throat, runny nose
-* Difficulty in breathing and blue discoloration of extremities can be seen in late stages of the disease
-Even after [[acute bronchitis]] has cleared, you may have a dry, nagging [[cough]] that lingers for several weeks.
+:Additional symptoms of [[chronic bronchitis]] include:
+:*Peripheral [[edema]]
-Additional symptoms of [[chronic bronchitis]] include:
+:*[[Cyanosis]]
-*Ankle, feet, and leg [[swelling]]
+:*Frequent [[respiratory]] [[infections]] (such as [[colds]] or the [[flu]])
-*Blue-colored lips from low levels of [[oxygen]]
-*Frequent [[respiratory]] [[infections]] (such as [[colds]] or the [[flu]])
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