Asthma in adult patients presenting with symptoms of acute bronchitis in general practice. Scand J Prim Health Care 2000; 18:188 -192Thiadens HA, Postma DS, De Bock GH, Huysman DA, Van Houwelingen HC, Springer MP. Asthma in adult patients presen- ting with symptoms of acute bronchitis in...
Repeated episodes of gastroesophageal reflux may cause small amounts of acid to get past the inflamed larynx and enter the lung, causing recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis. Prior to the advent of Haemophilus influenzae immunization, epiglottitis due to H. flu was always considered as a possible alter...
It is more commonly seen in adults. Acute bronchitis is a viral infection that causes inflammation and swelling of the large upper airways and leads to coughing, wheezing, and potentially shortness of breath. Most often, it resolves on its own. Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic ...
Conclusions: The alarmingly high prevalence of smoking among young women was parallel to a similarly high prevalence of bronchitis symptoms. This is worrisome, both in itself and because maternal smoking is a risk factor for illness in the child. Adverse respiratory effects of smoking occur within ...
Bronchitis is a condition where there is inflammation in a part of the airways, called the bronchial tubes. It is a commonly occurring condition in adults and children alike, affecting 4% of the population. There are several causes of bronchitis, so sometimes it is difficult to determine where...
Dyspneaon exertion– This is a late feature of bronchitis which is not usually observed in adults unless they have developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mild cyanosis of the mucous membranes– This is the blue discoloration of your mucous membranes such as your tongue. This is ...
Bronchitis Risk Factors You have a higher chance of getting either kind of bronchitis if: You smoke. You have asthma and allergies. You have a weaker immune system. This is sometimes the case for older adults and people with ongoing diseases, as well as for babies and young children. Even...
How Do You Know When Bronchitis Turns into Pneumonia? If your illness turns into pneumonia, you may experiencefever, sharpchest pain, shortness of breath, and confusion, which is more common in older adults. (x) What Is Chronic Pneumonia?
Lung conditions, such ascystic fibrosisandbronchitis Kidney problems, such aschronic nephritic syndrome Liver disorders, such as hepatitis andcirrhosis Severeanemia Severe obesity, classified with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher Medical conditions or treatments that can result in a weakened ...
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