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BRONCHITIS - CHRONIC IN ACUTE EXACERBATION
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Chronic bronchitis is an infection of the trachea and bronchi for at least three consecutive months for more than two consecutive years.

The patient experiences symptoms of increase in dyspnea, sputum volume and sputum purulence over baseline on most days.

Diagnosis is basically based on clinical presentation.

Bronchitis%20-%20chronic%20in%20acute%20exacerbation Signs and Symptoms

Definition

  • Chronic bronchitis is a clinical diagnosis of sputum expectoration on most days during at least three consecutive months for ≥2 consecutive years

Signs and Symptoms

  • Symptoms of exacerbation are increase in dyspnea, sputum volume and sputum purulence over baseline

Risk Factors for Exacerbations

  • Tracheobronchial infections (eg influenza, streptococcal infection)
  • Environmental or inhalational exposures (eg air pollution, smoking)
  • Noncompliance with inhaled bronchodilator therapy or pulmonary rehabilitation program
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