Respiratory Disease
Symptoms:
- Cough
- Production of mucus (sputum), which can be clear, white, yellowish-gray or green in color — rarely, it may be streaked with blood
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Slight fever and chills
- Chest discomfort
Prognosis:
Although the disease is chronic and progressive, affected individuals
that are diagnosed early before much bronchial damage occurs stop
smoking (or avoid airborne dust, chemicals, or other situations that
lead to bronchial irritation), they often have a good prognosis for many
years. In general, lung function declines slowly but steadily, until there's a
sudden worsening of symptoms. If it speeds up obviously more lung damage.
Treatment:
acute bronchitis may consist of simple measures such as getting plenty
of rest, drinking lots of fluids, avoiding smoke and fumes, and possibly
getting a prescription for an inhaled bronchodilator and/or cough syrup. In some cases of chronic bronchitis, oral steroids to reduce inflammation and/or supplemental oxygen may be necessary.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bronchitis/basics/symptoms/con-20014956
