Acute Bronchitis
Health Encyclopedia: Acute Bronchitis
Bronchitis - acute
Prevention
Good handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid exposure to viruses and other respiratory infections.
Since flu viruses have been shown to be a significant cause of bronchitis, getting a flu shot may also help prevent acute bronchitis.
Minimize exposure to cold, damp environments which, combined with air pollution or tobacco smoke, may make people more susceptible to bronchitis.
References
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Expert & Community Posts
To Decide or Not To Decide
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Flu shots
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...thankful that the Z-pack exists, and I take it for bronchitis. Halleujah. But even then, I sit... Read more »
Health Guide
Acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitis isinflammation of the main airways to the lungs called the bronchi. It is usually caused by an infection. Symptomsof acute bronchitis may last several weeks. See... Read more »Acute bronchitis
...feeling in the chest Poor sleep Chills (uncommon) Signs and tests A diagnosis of acute bronchitis is made by reviewing a patient's current health and medical history. A... Read more »Acute bronchitis
... Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of acute bronchitis. Call your health care provider if you are being treated for acute bronchitis... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
......however, coughing can last up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for over 1 month. Although acute bronchitis is usually not considered a serious problem, one 1999 study reported... Read more »Pneumonia: Diagnosis
...common causes of chronic cough include heavy smoking or the use of heart drugs known as ACE inhibitors.Acute Bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is an infection in the passages that carry air from the... Read more »Images
Medications
...lungs. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. How To Use... Read more »
...asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis and emphysema). Controlling these... Read more »
...breathing. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler... Read more »
...obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis). It works in the airways by... Read more »
...to relieve coughs caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. ... Read more »
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