acute bronchitis

Question 1

what is acute bronchitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the bronchi due to infection

Question 2

what is acute bronchitis caused by

Answer 2

90% are viral

Question 3

describe the pathophysiology of acute bronchitis

Answer 3

infection irritates and inflames the bronchi

leads to increased mucus production therefore productive cough

Question 4

describe the clinical presentation of acute bronchitis

Answer 4

productive cough

normal chest exam, may have aa transient wheeze

fever in minority of cases

Question 5

describe the management of acute bronchitis

Answer 5

supportive