BRONCHITIS AND OTHER RELATED RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

                                                            Bronchitis

Bronchitis may be acute or chronic. This condition is characterized by
inflammation of the bronchioles. Acute bronchitis often occurs after a 
cold or infection.

Fever, shortness of breath, fatigue and mild chest pain may occur. 
Patients who have chronic bronchitis may experience this condition
for an extended period of time. Habits such as cigarette smoking may
become a contributor.

A chest xray and sputum specimen will confirm diagnosis. Antibiotics,
bronchodilators and Tylenol for fever may be ordered by the docto

Scenario:In the image above, Steve is one day post-op laminectomy.
No one has explained to him, about the danger of postoperative pneumonia.