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, acute bronchitis
extension of an upper respiratory infection involving the trachea and is viral
causes of acute bronchitis
inhalation of physical or chemical agents such as dust, automobile exhaust, industrial fumes,
and tobacco smoke
early symptoms of acute bronchitis
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similar to those of the common cold. cough producing some sputum is most common. sore
throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue
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symptomatic treatment for acute bronchitis
- humidification using either warm or cool moist air
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- cough suppressants or bronchodilators are used to reduce coughing and soothe the irritated
tracheal and bronchial mucosa.
- nutrition and fluid balance should be maintained
- rest prevents progression from an acute condition to a chronic one
- antibiotics are used if a sputum culture identifies specific bacterial organisms
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what is influenza?
an acute, highly infectious disease of the upper and lower respiratory tracts that occur in
isolated cases or in epidemics
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influenza type A & B
responsible for the seasonal disease epidemics each year
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influenza type C
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causes a mild respiratory illness and does not cause epidemics
influenza type D
affects cattle
how is seasonal flu spread?
spread by direct and indirect contact with infected people by coughing and sneezing and by
virus transferred from contaminated hands to objects.