Anatomy
This part of the respiratory system becomes inflamed
What are the bronchi?
This addiction can lead to chronic bronchitis
What is smoking?
This tool is able to listen for crackles or wheezing in the lungs
What is a stethoscope?
What are nonpharmacological treatments used for acute bronchitis?
What is rest and fluids
The most common cause of acute bronchitis is what type of infection?
What is a viral infection
This age group is more likely to develop acute bronchitis?
What are children/infants?
In acute bronchitis, antibiotics are usually not prescribed because its usually caused by this
What are viruses?
What medication can help with pain in the chest?
Acetaminophens (OTC meds)
There is acute bronchitis and this
What is chronic bronchitis?
Chronic bronchitis in older people is usually developed by what infection?
What is a bacterial infection?
This imaging can help diagnose what kind of infection the patient is dealing with
What is a chest X-Ray?
Quitting this habit can help with chronic bronchitis
What is smoking?
What is the main symptom of bronchitis?
What is a persistent cough?
What is the name for bronchitis in young children and infants?
What is bronchiolitis?
Doctors can help diagnose bronchitis from an increase in this sticky substance
What is mucus?
Doing this can prevent acute bronchitis
What is hand hygiene?
Chronic bronchitis can last from these many months to a year or two
What is three months?
People with this chronic lung disease are more likely to develop chronic bronchitis?
What is COPD?
Soreness in this part of the body can help diagnose bronchitis
What is the chest?
This therapy can help with chronic bronchitis