Bronchitis Medical Management

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bronchitis | AAFP

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The physical examination of patients presenting with symptoms of acute bronchitis should focus on vital signs, including the presence or absence of fever and tachypnea, and pulmonary signs such...

Bronchitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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Bronchitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis

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Bronchitis is when the airways leading to your lungs (trachea and bronchi) get inflamed and fill with mucus. You get a nagging cough as your body tries to get rid of the mucus. Your cough can last two or …

Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Bronchitis | AAFP

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Because antibiotics are not recommended for routine treatment of bronchitis, physicians are challenged with providing symptom control as the viral syndrome …

Bronchitis Treatment & Management - Medscape

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Care for acute bronchitis is primarily supportive and should ensure that the patient is oxygenating adequately. Bed rest is recommended. The most effective means …

Acute Bronchitis - StatPearls - NCBI …

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Acute bronchitis is self-limiting and treatment is typically symptomatic and supportive therapy. For cough relief, nonpharmacological and pharmacological therapy should be …

Acute Bronchitis Nursing Care Plan

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Medical Management: Chest physiotherapy to mobilize secretions, if indicated. Hydration to liquefy secretions. Pharmacologic Interventions: Inhaled bronchodilators to reduce bronchospasm and promote …

Bronchitis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Antibiotics - WebMD

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(In medical terms, “acute” means conditions that come on quickly and last a short time). Bronchitis happens when your bronchial tubes, which carry oxygen from your windpipe …

Chronic Bronchitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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To be classified as chronic bronchitis: You must have a cough and mucus most days for at least 3 months a year, for 2 years in a row. Other causes of symptoms, such as tuberculosis or other lung …

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bronchitis -- American …

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Because acute bronchitis is most oftencaused by a viral infection, usually only symp-tomatic treatment is required. Treatment canfocus on preventing or controlling the …