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acute bronchitis (signs and symptoms (cough, production of sputum which…
acute bronchitis
signs and symptoms
cough
production of sputum which can be clear or white in colour
shortness of breath
slight fever and chills
chest discomfort
fatigue
nursing care plan
encourage mobilization of secretion through ambulation,coughing
ensure adequate fluid intake
encourage rest
caution the patient on using over the counter cough suppressants
advice the patient that a dry cough may persist after bronchitis
avoid dry environment
treatment
antibiotics
inhaler if your are wheezing
drink plenty of fluids
expectorants to loosen mucous
inhaled bronchodilators to open airway
risk factors
cigarette smoke
exposure to irritants on the job
gastric reflux
low resistance
air pollution
prevention
avoid cigarette smoke
get vaccinated
wash you hands
wear a surgical musk
pathophysiology
infection of the lower respiratory tract
there is viral or bacterial infection
the airways become inflamed or iritated
increased mucous production
diagnosis
do physical examination
Do chest X -ray
use stethoscope to listen to abnormal sounds
CT scan
causes
viruses
bacteria
definition
sudden development of inflammation in the bronchial tubes