Acute Bronchitis Pptx It begins by defining acute bronchitis as a cough lasting less than 3 weeks, which is usually viral in origin. the goals of therapy are to rule out serious illness, minimize symptoms, and limit unnecessary antibiotic use. treatment is primarily supportive and includes analgesics, antitussives, and bronchodilators only for those with wheezing. Acute bronchitis.pptx 2. introduction bronchitis is characterised by inflamation of the bronchiole tubes chronic bronchitis is defined clinically as cough with sputum expectoration for at least 3 months a year during a period of 2 consecutive years.
Acute Bronchitis Merck Pptx For Medical Students Ppt Acute bronchitis, a prevalent respiratory infection, is a significant medical concern, particularly among adult patients. this condition involves the lower respiratory tract, specifically targeting the bronchi, the prominent air passages responsible for air transport within the lungs. acute bronchitis manifests as an inflammation of these bronchi without evidence of pneumonia and typically. • acute inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree in patients with underlying chronic bronchial disorders (eg, copd, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis) is considered an acute exacerbation of that disorder rather than acute bronchitis. • in these patients, the etiology, treatment, and outcome differ from those of acute bronchitis. Presentation transcript. acute bronchitis • cough lasting for more than five days ( sputum) • almost all episodes due to viruses • mycoplasma, chlamydia, bordetella responsible for a minority. • symptomatic treatment. indications for antibiotic treatment in copd exacerbations • anthonisen type 1 patients • type 2 patients with. Acute bronchitis.pptx free download as powerpoint presentation (.ppt .pptx), pdf file (.pdf), text file (.txt) or view presentation slides online. this document presents a case study of a 17 year old female patient diagnosed with acute bronchitis. the summary includes: 1) the patient presented with cough, colds, dyspnea, and fever.
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