Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Acute bronchitis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

< 3mo, winter months, URI for 3-4 days; loose, hacking cough that becomes productive, afebrile; sputum may be clear, purulent, or occasionally contain blood; Fatigue; SOB

PhysicalFindings

Coarse, fine crackles on auscultation, lungs clear on auscultation; low-to-moderate fever; pharyngitis; otitis; cervical lymphadenopathy; 
Wheezing; Fever (r/o pneumonia and influenzas)

ClinicalTests

x-ray, CBC: to R/O pneumonia
Also R/O common cold and asthma; 
oximetry (if with dyspnea)  
Sputum culture – only in persistent cases;

RiskFactors

Smokers;
Elderly;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Usually self-limited and resolved within 10-14 days (cough may last for 8 weeks)

ProgressionFromCondition

Viruses – most common
Bacteria:
Mycoplasma pneumo
Irritants 
Strep pneumo
Haemophilus inf

TreatmentOptions

Hydration

PharmOptions

Symptom relief (eg, acetaminophen, possibly antitussives)
Inhaled beta-agonist for wheezing
With r/f: Azithromycin

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/pulmonary-disorders/acute-bronchitis/acute-bronchitis