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* Cough with sputum expectoration for '''at least 3 months a year during a period of 2 consecutive years'''. The patient may give a history of seasonal worsening of cough (winters)followed by progression of cough from seasonal to perennial, increased frequency, duration and severity of symptoms. | * Cough with sputum expectoration for '''at least 3 months a year during a period of 2 consecutive years'''. The patient may give a history of seasonal worsening of cough (winters)followed by progression of cough from seasonal to perennial, increased frequency, duration and severity of symptoms<ref name="pmid17507545">{{cite journal |author=Rabe KF, Hurd S, Anzueto A, Barnes PJ, Buist SA, Calverley P, Fukuchi Y, Jenkins C, Rodriguez-Roisin R, van Weel C, Zielinski J |title=Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: GOLD executive summary |journal=[[American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine]] |volume=176 |issue=6 |pages=532–55 |year=2007 |month=September |pmid=17507545 |doi=10.1164/rccm.200703-456SO |url=http://ajrccm.atsjournals.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=17507545 |accessdate=2012-03-02}}</ref>. | ||
* Difficulty in breathing and blue discoloration of extremities can be seen in late stages of the disease. | * Difficulty in breathing and blue discoloration of extremities can be seen in late stages of the disease. | ||
*[[Shortness of breath]], worsened by [[exertion]] or mild activity | *[[Shortness of breath]], worsened by [[exertion]] or mild activity | ||
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Overview
Bronchitis presents with the respiratory symptoms such as: cough and sputum production also it has some constitutional features.
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 three months for two consecutive year.
Symptoms
Acute Bronchitis
Symptoms of acute bronchitisare typically related to irritation of airways. Sometimes, constitutional symptoms presents[1].
1. Bronchial irritation symptoms:
- Cough
- Hoarseness
- Phlegm production
Note that despite common sense,phlegm production does not necessarily indicate bacterial infection[1].
2. Constitutional Symptoms:
Chronic bronchitis
Productive cough with gradual progression to intermittent shortness of breath. [2] It is possible the sputum may contain blood (hemoptysis), usually due to damage of the blood vessels of the airways. An acute exacerbation may present as productive cough or an acute chest illness. The cough usually is worse in the mornings and produces a small amount of colorless sputum. The frequency and severity of acute exacerbation usually increases as the disease progresses.
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)
Chronic Bronchitis
- Cough with sputum expectoration for at least 3 months a year during a period of 2 consecutive years. The patient may give a history of seasonal worsening of cough (winters)followed by progression of cough from seasonal to perennial, increased frequency, duration and severity of symptoms[3].
- Difficulty in breathing and blue discoloration of extremities can be seen in late stages of the disease.
- Shortness of breath, worsened by exertion or mild activity
- Wheezing
- Chest discomfort
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
- ↑ Rabe KF, Hurd S, Anzueto A, Barnes PJ, Buist SA, Calverley P, Fukuchi Y, Jenkins C, Rodriguez-Roisin R, van Weel C, Zielinski J (2007). "Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: GOLD executive summary". American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 176 (6): 532–55. doi:10.1164/rccm.200703-456SO. PMID 17507545. Retrieved 2012-03-02. Unknown parameter
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