Acute bronchitis physical examination

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Overview

During a physical examination, acute bronchitis may present through signs such as prolonged expiration and wheezing, fever, and decreased intensity of breath sounds.

Physical Examination

A physical examination will often reveal:

• Decreased intensity of breath sounds
• Wheezing (rhonchi)
• Prolonged expiration
• Fever

Most doctors rely on the presence of a persistent dry or wet cough as evidence of bronchitis.

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