Symptom: Bronchitis

Introduction: Bronchitis

Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchi as a symptom. See free access online books about Bronchitis below. See detailed information below for a list of 51 causes of Bronchitis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Bronchitis

• Acute Bronchitis - chronic bronchitis
• Adenovirus
• Adenoviruses - bronchitis
• Aluminium lung - chronic bronchitis
• Aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

See all 51 causes of Bronchitis

Causes of Types of Bronchitis:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Bronchitis:

• Chronic bronchitis (10 causes)
• Bronchiolitis (10 causes)
• Laryngotracheobronchitis (4 causes)
• Bronchial obstruction (8 causes)
• Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (3 causes)
• Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (2 causes)

More types of Bronchitis

Bronchitis: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Bronchitis, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Bronchitis and Respiratory symptoms (48 causes)
• Bronchitis and Lung symptoms (47 causes)
• Bronchitis and Head symptoms (27 causes)
• Bronchitis and Cough (26 causes)
• Bronchitis and Face symptoms (26 causes)
• Bronchitis and Breathing difficulties (24 causes)
• Bronchitis and Pneumonia (24 causes)
• Bronchitis and Breath symptoms (23 causes)
• Bronchitis and Breathing symptoms (23 causes)
• Bronchitis and Fever (22 causes)
• Bronchitis and Nerve symptoms (22 causes)
• Bronchitis and Pain (22 causes)
• Bronchitis and Sensations (22 causes)
• Bronchitis and Throat symptoms (20 causes)
• Bronchitis and Temperature symptoms (19 causes)
• Bronchitis and Muscle weakness (17 causes)
• Bronchitis and Chronic cough (16 causes)
• Bronchitis and Fatigue (15 causes)
• Bronchitis and Sore throat (15 causes)
• Bronchitis and Skin problems (15 causes)

See full list of 737 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Bronchitis

Home Diagnostic Testing and Bronchitis

Home medical tests possibly related to Bronchitis:

• Home Lung Function Tests
• Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
  • Home Fever Tests
  • Home Ear Infection Tests
  • Home Flu Tests

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Respiratory symptoms (1879 causes)
• Lung symptoms (625 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Bronchitis

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Bronchitis:

• Cough (441 causes)
• Dry cough (60 causes)
• Wet cough (102 causes)
• Barking cough (8 causes)
• Common cold (111 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Bronchitis

Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Bronchitis from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Bronchitis. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Bronchitis

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Misdiagnosis and Bronchitis

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Diagnostic tests for Bronchitis:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Bronchitis. Some of these are listed below :

• Physical examination
  • Temperature
  • Inspect for blueness of tongue and skin
  • Lung examination to listen to breath sound quality , intensity and for added sounds. Crackles may be heard in bronchitis (but also in congestive heart failure pneumonia, lung fibrosis or bronchiectasis). Wheezes may be heard in chronic bronchitis ( but also in asthma or emphysema)
  • Examine for signs of right ventricular heart failure which my be a complication of severe chronic bronchitis e.g. distended neck veins, tender enlarged liver and spleen, swollen ankles

See full list of 14 diagnostic tests for Bronchitis

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Bronchitis. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

• How long have you had the symptoms? - to determine if acute or chronic bronchitis.
• Have there been any other similar exacerbations?
• Cigarette smoking history? - it is the major cause of chronic bronchitis.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Bronchitis (9 listings)

Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Bronchitis) may include:

• Cough? - In chronic bronchitis, there is often a history of cough and sputum production for many years. Initially the cough is present in winter months only but with time the cough is year round.
• Sputum - color and quantity?
• Breathing difficulties with exertion?
• Audible wheeze? - may suggest acute or chronic bronchitis (but also asthma, airways obstruction (by a foreign body or tumor).
• Blue lips and skin? - may indicate peripheral cyanosis due to chronic bronchitis.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Bronchitis (9 listings)

Stories from Users for Bronchitis

Real-life user stories relating to Bronchitis:

• Recurring bronchitis
• Recurring bronchitis

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Bronchitis or relevant symptoms:

• ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (275)
  • Swelling in roof of mouth
  • Pain on one side of throat
  • Please help! Mucus/dark circles/bad breath...
  • Painful white bumps on tongue
  • Sinus headache & eye area pain
  • More user stories
• Respiratory (Lungs and Breathing) (136)
  • Chlorine/ammonia odor when I breathe
  • Chest Pain/Pain While Breathing
  • Clearing throat cough and breathing difficulties
  • Chest discomfort
  • Unable to get diagnosis....please help!
  • More user stories
• Allergic/Immunologic (88)
  • Chronic hives
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Swelling & itching
  • Problems with my scalp can anyone help me
  • More user stories

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Causes of Bronchitis listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Bronchitis as a symptom include:

• Adenovirus
• Chickenpox
• Parainfluenza
• Respiratory syncytial virus
• Rhinovirus

See full list of 51 causes of Bronchitis
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Bronchitis:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Bronchitis as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Lotensin
• Benazepril Hydrochloride
• Simvastatin
• Lipex
• Budesonide tablet

See full list of 120 medications causing Bronchitis

Definitions of Bronchitis:

Bronchitis: Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchi.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Inflammation (swelling and reddening) of the bronchi.
- (Source - National Cancer Institute)

Organs affected by Bronchitis:

The list of organs typically affected by Bronchitis may include, but is not limited to:

• Lungs

Detailed list of causes of Bronchitis

The list below shows some of the causes of Bronchitis mentioned in various sources:

• Acute Bronchitis - chronic bronchitis
• Adenovirus
• Adenoviruses - bronchitis
• Aluminium lung - chronic bronchitis
• Aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

See full list of 51 causes of Bronchitis

How Common are these Causes of Bronchitis?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Bronchitis. Of the 51 causes of Bronchitis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 4 causes are "very common" diseases
• 2 causes are "common" diseases
• 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 1 causes are "rare" diseases
• 7 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 41 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 51 causes of Bronchitis

Conditions listing symptoms: Bronchitis:

The following list of conditions have 'Bronchitis' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Bronchitis Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Bronchitis based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: