Acute Bronchitis

The inflammation of the bronchial tree due to a

pathogen or irritant. The cells of the bronchial tissue

are irritated, and the mucous membrane becomes

edematous, diminishing the bronchial mucociliary

function. So the air passages become obstructed by

excessive mucus.

Risk Factors
Cigarrete Smoking

Pollutant Exposure

Current Occupation

Past Medical History

Clinical
Manifestations
Cough

Fever

Sore Throat

Muscle Aches

Mucus Production

Treatments
Antibiotics

Cough Supressants

Expectorants

Bronchodilators

Statistics
Account for over 10 million

care visits annually

44 out of every 1,000 adults

are suffering from bronchitis

95% of cases are secondary

to viral infections
Prevention &
Eduacation
Wash hands often

Limit frequent exposure to irritants

Avoid smoking & second hand smoke

Educate patients on importance of:

Wearing masks when around

potentially harmful air pollutants

Adequate rest and diet during

recovery

Completing entire prescription

Resources:
Capriotti, T. & Frizzell, J. P. (2020). Pathophysiology: Introductory concepts and clinical
perspective, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Co.