Acute bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchi caused by viruses.
Why it occurs?
Causes are-
Viral infection e.g. rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza (common)
Bacteria and chemicals (less common)
What are the Symptoms?
- A constant, hacking, dry or wet cough
- Production of sputum which can be clear, white, yellowish-gray or green in color
- Slight fever and chills
- A headache
- Wheezing and shortness of breath
- Pain in the upper chest, made worse by fits of coughing
- Fatigue
- Malaise