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 doctor.

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