Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lower airways. It happens when the bronchi, located between the lungs, become inflamed due to an infection or some other cause. According to its duration and etiology, a distinction is made between acute bronchitis, short duration, and chronic bronchitis, long duration and frequent relapses.

Symptom :

Cough with mucus, sometimes bloody. If the mucus of bronchitis is yellowish green and is accompanied by fever, it is most likely that there is bacterial infection.

Inflammation of the bronchi (ramifications of the airways between the trachea and the lungs).

Inflammation (edema) of the bronchial walls.

Obstruction of the alveoli.

Beeps or wheezing.

Bubbling (referred to the sound effect that can be seen when the patient is auscultated with a stethoscope).

Respiratory distress

General discomfort.

Fatigue.

Fever, usually low.

Respiratory difficulty aggravated by exertion or mild activity.

Wheezing

Even after acute bronchitis has resolved, a dry and bothersome cough may develop that lasts for several weeks.

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