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9 mar 2024 · Acute bronchitis is a very common respiratory symptom that affects the bronchial tree. The majority (90%) of cases are caused by viruses, resulting in inflammation and increased mucus production. Occasionally, secondary pneumonia can develop, typically characterized by worsening symptoms, a productive cough, and fever.
31 lip 2024 · Acute bronchitis, which often develops from a cold or other respiratory infection, is very common. Also called a chest cold, acute bronchitis usually improves within a week to 10 days without lasting effects, although the cough may linger for weeks.
18 kwi 2023 · In acute bronchitis, the lower airways (bronchi) are temporarily inflamed. The inflammation is usually caused by cold viruses, so it often occurs together with other symptoms of a cold. Acute bronchitis causes a cough which might not go away for a while, even after the cold has gone away.
8 wrz 2022 · When your airways (trachea and bronchi) get irritated, they swell up and fill with mucus, causing you to cough. Your cough can last days to a couple of weeks. It’s the main symptom of bronchitis. Viruses are the most common cause of acute bronchitis. Smoke and other irritants can cause acute and chronic bronchitis.
1 paź 2016 · Acute bronchitis is most often caused by a viral infection. 3, 4 The most commonly identified viruses are rhinovirus, enterovirus, influenza A and B, parainfluenza, coronavirus, human...
22 sie 2024 · Causes of acute bronchitis include viral and bacterial infections, environmental factors, and other lung conditions.
13 maj 2022 · Acute bronchitis is typically associated with a cough that is worse at night or with exercise; lasts >2 weeks in half of patients and 4 weeks in a quarter of patients; may be associated with bronchospasm and/or excessive mucus production. Diagnosis is primarily clinical. Other causes for acute cough such as pneumonia, asthma, or postnasal drip ...
