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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 3 consecutive months for more than 2 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 3 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 exposures (eg air pollution)
  • Noncompliance with inhaled bronchodilator therapy or pulmonary rehabilitation program
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