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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==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. | |||
* Bronchitis is usually a diagnosis of exclusion. Thus, past medical history to rule out asthma, allergic history is important. | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of either type of [[bronchitis]] may include: | The symptoms of either type of [[bronchitis]] may include: | ||
*[[Chest discomfort]] | *[[Chest discomfort]] | ||
*[[Cough]] that produces [[mucus]]; if it's yellow-green, you are more likely to have a [[bacterial infection]] | *[[Cough]] that produces [[mucus]]; if it's yellow-green, you are more likely to have a [[bacterial infection]] | ||
*[[Fatigue]] | *[[Fatigue]], muscle aches | ||
*[[Fever]] -- | *[[Fever]] -- uncommon and may suggest other diagnosis for instance pneumonia or Influenza. | ||
*[[Shortness of breath]] worsened by [[exertion]] or mild activity | *[[Shortness of breath]], worsened by [[exertion]] or mild activity | ||
*[[Wheezing]] | *[[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. | Even after [[acute bronchitis]] has cleared, you may have a dry, nagging [[cough]] that lingers for several weeks. | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 27 February 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Bronchitis Main page |
Overview
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.
- 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:
- Chest discomfort
- Cough that produces mucus; if it's yellow-green, you are more likely to have a bacterial infection
- Fatigue, muscle aches
- Fever -- uncommon and may suggest other diagnosis for instance pneumonia or Influenza.
- 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:
- Ankle, feet, and leg swelling
- Blue-colored lips from low levels of oxygen
- Frequent respiratory infections (such as colds or the flu)