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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.
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.
22 sie 2024 · Causes of acute bronchitis include viral and bacterial infections, environmental factors, and other lung conditions. Viral infection : Viruses cause 85 to 95 percent of acute bronchitis...
18 kwi 2023 · Causes. Bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection (viruses). There are many different viruses that can cause respiratory infections like colds, the flu or sinusitis.
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...
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 co...
