Acute bronchitis
What can I do to relieve a cough?
Recommendation When coughing is dry, use an anti-histamine, for no longer than 2-3 days. If prolonged, visit a physician. When coughing is productive, use a mucolytic, for no longer than 2-3 days. If prolonged, visit a physician.Introduction
Acute bronchitis occurs most often in the ages deemed most vulnerable (younger ages, including toddlers, and advanced ages). This is due to the fact that levels of immunity are especially lower for these ages.
Symptoms of acute bronchitis
The main symptoms of cough bronchitis are: cough, viral infection, breathing difficulty, fever, chest pain, tiredness, allergy, smoking.
Diagnosis of acute bronchitis
Depending on the individual characteristics of the patient, doctors have to decide upon a variety of methods for diagnosing and treating the disease. If coughing is prolonged over several months, then the physician must further characterize and narrow down the causes behind the cough.
Treating acute bronchitis
Cough bronchitis treatments include antibiotics, a medication which serves to dissolve and thus help the patient remove the secretions from their bronchi and vitamins. At times, broncho-dilators may be used if the patient is suffering from moderate respiratory distress.
Doctor - patient conversation
Following the examination with a stethoscope, the doctor concludes: the patient has been suffering from a prolonged, relatively frequent cough, at times productive and bothering them during the night. etc
Patient story
Patient a male 45 years old. Comes for a regular visit. Patient complains of severe, productive coughing, fatigue. Niko, 45 years old, had a light influenza that lasted about two weeks.
What is the cause of acute bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis can be caused by viruses, such as influenza, para-influenza or adenoviruses and bacteria such as pneumococcus, etc.
What are the symptoms of bronchitis in adults?
Symptoms of bronchitis in adults are coughing, sub-febrile fever, secretions, fatigue, etc.
What do you do when you have bronchitis?
When the aforementioned symptoms, the coughing and the fever persist, the patient must refer to a physician for a visit.
Why does it hurt my lungs when I cough?
While coughing, the chest and stomach muscles are involved in the process and an exhausting cough during the night or day, causes the muscles to feel sore and hurt.
What is dry cough and what is the difference between dry and productive cough?
Dry coughing is a response of the upper respiratory tract to unrest in its mucosal lining as a result of inflammation. Dry coughing could be spastic or non-spastic.
What can I do to relieve a cough?
When coughing is dry, use an anti-histamine. If prolonged, visit a physician. When coughing is productive, use a mucolytic. If prolonged, visit a physician.
When do I need to see a doctor if I suspect acute bronchitis?
If coughing and fever persist for longer 3-4 days, and the aforementioned medication has not been utile, then one must visit the doctor.
When does my child need to see a doctor if I suspect acute bronchitis?
The symptoms of bronchitis in children are more visible than in adults; fever and coughing are more exhaustive, the patient becomes pale and perspires, has reddened eyes and sometimes, lips.
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