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Acute Bronchitis

Signs & Symptoms

 Cough
Note: At least 5 days, In most patients, it persists for 1 to 3 weeks
Ref: Uptodate [ Acute bronchitis in adults] Epocrates [ https://www.epocrates.com/online/diseases/135/acute-bronchitis#highlights-basics]
Regurgitation (negative symptom)
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Exertional dyspnea (negative symptom)
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Dysphagia (negative symptom)
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Physical Examination

 Absence of tachypnea
Ref: Uptodate [ Acute bronchitis in adults]
Absence of tactile fremitus
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Normal vital signs
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Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

 Bronchospasm
Note: Spirometry
Ref: Uptodate [ Acute bronchitis in adults] Epocrates [ https://www.epocrates.com/online/diseases/135/acute-bronchitis#highlights-basics]
Reduced FEV1
Note: Spirometry
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Complication

 Pneumonia
Ref: Uptodate [ Acute bronchitis in adults]

Risk Factors

Cause

Other