Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

DESCRIPTION

Chronic bronchitis is defined as a productive cough that lasts at least three months, with recurring bouts occurring for at least 2 consecutive years. If you have chronic bronchitis, you are likely to have periods when your cough or other symptoms worsen.

Symptoms –

Cough

Production of mucus

Fatigue

Shortness of breath

Slight fever and chills

Chest discomfort

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 –

Medications

Therapies