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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]
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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[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