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Cough
Phlegm
Sore throat
Frequent and violent coughing
Shortness of breath in the morning
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What is Acute / Chronic Tracheitis / Bronchitis?
Inflammation of the airways, typically caused by flu viruses spreading to the airways. Symptoms include strong coughing, increased phlegm, fever, and tiredness. It is usually caused by viruses rather than bacteria.
Typical Symptoms of Acute / Chronic Tracheitis / Bronchitis
- Warm hands and feet
- Discharge of yellow or green sputum.
- Sudden, violent bursts of coughing
- Fatigue or low energy that is worse in the morning
- Difficulty breathing that is worse at night or early morning
- Cough
- Fever
- Cough that worsens at night
Diagnostic Questions for Acute / Chronic Tracheitis / Bronchitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have warm hands and feet?
- Do you have yellow or green sputum?
- Do you have sudden, violent bursts of coughing?
- Do you experience fatigue or low energy that is worse in the morning?
- Is your difficulty breathing worse at night or early morning?
Treatment of Acute / Chronic Tracheitis / Bronchitis
This condition usually improves without treatment. The doctor may prescribe medicines for the symptoms, such as cough suppressants and fever medications. Some patients may need an inhaler to help them breathe better during the illness.
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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Pulmonology)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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Bronchitis in Your 30s & 40s: Recovery Guide & Vital Next Steps
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In your 30s and 40s, bronchitis is usually acute and viral, improving in 1 to 3 weeks with rest, fluids, humidified air, and symptom relievers, but the cough can linger and urgent care is needed for red flags like shortness of breath at rest, chest pain, high fever, or coughing up blood. Persistent or repeated cough with daily mucus can signal chronic bronchitis and calls for risk-factor changes like quitting smoking plus follow up, and there are several factors to consider for recovery, prevention, and when to see a doctor, so see below for the complete steps and details that can shape your next decisions.
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Lingering Cough? What Women 30-45 Must Know & Your Next Steps
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A lingering cough in women 30 to 45 is most often due to post-viral irritation, allergies with postnasal drip, acid reflux, bronchitis, or asthma, and simple steps like hydration, a nighttime humidifier, avoiding smoke and cold air, and tracking triggers can help. Seek prompt care for coughing up blood, shortness of breath, chest pain, fever lasting more than a few days, weight loss, night sweats, or any cough over 8 weeks; there are several factors to consider that could change your next steps. See the complete guidance below for specifics on red flags, what doctors evaluate, and when an online symptom check can help.
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