Bronchitis (Acute)



 Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucus membrane lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. As these irritated membranes swell and grow thicker, they narrow or shut off the tiny airways in the lungs, resulting in coughing spells (possibly with phlegm and breathlessness).

 Acute bronchitis usually lasts from one to three weeks. Often developing from a cold oro ther respiratory infeciton, acute bronchitis is very common. Acute bronchitis usually improves within a few days without lasting effects, although the coughing may continue for weeks.

 Symptoms

Cough, production of mucus, fatigue, shortness of breath, slight fever and chills, chest pain