Acute bronchitis physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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.