Acute Bronchitis Symptoms

ACUTE BRONCHITIS

DESCRIPTION

A chest cold, often called acute bronchitis, occurs when the airways of the lungs swell and produce mucus in the lungs. That’s what makes you cough. Acute bronchitis can last less than 3 weeks.

Symptoms –

Coughing without mucus

Soreness in the chest

Feeling tired

Mild headache

Mild body aches

Sore throat

Risk factors –

Cigarette smoking

Low resistance

Exposure to irritants on the job

Gastric reflux

Diagnosis and test –

Chest X-ray

Sputum test

Pulmonary function test

Treatment –

Medication

Therapies