Acute bronchitis

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Bronchitis	Bronchitis and Normal Condition in Tertiary Bronchus	Lung anatomy	Lungs
Respiratory system

Bronchitis - acute

Good handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid exposure to viruses and other respiratory infections.

Since flu viruses have been shown to be a significant cause of bronchitis, getting a flu shot may also help prevent acute bronchitis.

Minimize exposure to cold, damp environments which, combined with air pollution or tobacco smoke, may make people more susceptible to bronchitis.

Knutson D. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bronchitis. Am Fam Physician. May 2002; 65(10): 2039-44.

Aagaard E. Management of Acute Bronchitis in Healthy Adults. Infect Dis Clin North Am. Dec 2004; 18(4): 919-37.

American Academy of Pediatrics. Cough Illness/Bronchitis. In: Pickering LK, ed. Red Book: 2003 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 26th ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2003:696.

Review Date: 07/05/2005
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, M.D., MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.