What is the most obvious symptom of bronchitis?
The most obvious symptom of acute bronchitis is a short-term dry hacking cough, which can become a productive cough that produces white or yellow sputum. Wheezing and shortness of breath may also be present.
How do I know if I have bronchitis at home?
The most common symptoms of bronchitis include:
- Coughing with clear, yellow or green sputum (the gunk you cough up)
- Fatigue.
- Wheezing.
- Runny, stuffy nose occurring before chest congestion begins.
- Shortness of breath, usually following a coughing jag.
- Discomfort in the center of the chest due to cough.
- Mild fever.
How do they determine if you have bronchitis?
Healthcare providers diagnose bronchitis by asking patients questions about symptoms and doing a physical examination. Though they rarely order additional tests, if you have a fever, your physician may order a chest X-ray to rule out pneumonia.
Does bronchitis get worse at night?
The condition is typically a result of long-term exposure to cigarette smoke and other lung irritants, such as dust, fumes, and air pollution. With chronic bronchitis, the coughing is usually worse early in the morning and at night, says Dr. Holguin.
What are the signs and symptoms of bronchitis?
Bronchitis symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, chest soreness, sore throat, watery eyes, fatigue, mild headache, chills, and body aches. Fever may be present.
What are the signs and symptoms of severe bronchiolitis?
Typically, the peak time for bronchiolitis is during the winter months. Bronchiolitis starts out with symptoms similar to those of a common cold, but then progresses to coughing, wheezing and sometimes difficulty breathing. Symptoms of bronchiolitis can last for several days to weeks. Most children get better with care at home.
How painful is bronchitis?
Symptoms of chronic bronchitis include cough that persists for most days of the month, for at least three months, and at least two years in a row. Coughing may be painful and can cause chest and abdominal muscles to be sore. Other symptoms include wheezing and shortness of breath.
How long does fatigue last after bronchitis?
In the hours leading up to the start of your symptoms, you may feel tired, have a headache, and have a runny nose and sore throat. The symptoms of acute bronchitis typically start to fade within one to two weeks after onset, with the exception of coughing, which may continue for several weeks.