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Bronchitis Signs And Symptoms
Inflammation - bronchi; Acute bronchitis
Symptoms
The symptoms of either type of bronchitis may include:
- Chest discomfort
- Cough that produces mucus; if it's yellow-green, you are more likely to have a bacterial infection
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Fatigue -
Fever -- usually low -
Shortness of breath worsened by exertion or mild activity -
Wheezing
Even after acute bronchitis has cleared, you may have a dry, nagging cough that lingers...
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Acute Bronchitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Make an appointment with your health-care provider if a mild cough gets worse after a week or if you have a cough that... Read more »
Industrial bronchitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Occupational bronchitisSymptomsIncreased cough that brings up mucus (sputum)Shortness of breathWheezingSigns and testsThe health care provider will... Read more »
Chronic bronchitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchitis - chronic Symptoms Cough that produces mucus (sputum), which may be blood streaked Shortness of breath ... Read more »
Acute bronchitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchitis - acute Symptoms Cough Stays steady or gets increasingly worse for 10 days to 2 weeks ... Read more »
Asthma-Related Bronchiolitis Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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