Acute Bronchitis: Symptoms & Signs (Inflammation of the Bronchi, Infection of the Bronchi)

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Alternate Names : Inflammation of the Bronchi, Infection of the Bronchi

Acute bronchitis causes:

dry cough at first, followed by a productive cough later that brings up mucus

fever, usually less than 101 degrees Fahrenheit

chest discomfort, or even chest pain

difficulty breathing, called shortness of breath

malaise, which is the medical term for feeling lousy

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 09/24/01

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