Acute bronchitis Flashcards
1
Q
define acute bronchitis
A
short-term inflammation of the bronchi
2
Q
this is normally viral but can be caused by which bacteria?
A
strep pneumonia
haemophilus influenza
3
Q
symptoms
A
- irritating non-productive cough (can develop into yellow or green sputum)
- chest tightness
- wheezing
- SOB
- mild fever
4
Q
how long does recovery take?
A
4-8 days
