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Inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes (the tubes that carry air to and from the lungs).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Respiratory tract infections

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be managed without a doctor visit

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Body locations

Chest

Types of

Bronchiolitis
Condition

Symptoms

Fever
Fatigue
Productive cough
Cough
Fever, mild (99.0 F - 100.9 F)
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Bronchitis
Bronchodilator

Medical devices

Bronchitis kettle

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Complete blood count

Risk factors

Personal

Immunosuppression
Asbestos exposure
Cigarette smoking
Eating crabs/crayfish

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