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Bronchitis: Introduction

Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchi as a symptom. See free access online books about Bronchitis below. See detailed information below for a list of 106 causes of Bronchitis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Bronchitis

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Causes of Types of Bronchitis:

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Bronchitis: Symptom Checker

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Bronchitis

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Diagnostic Guides for Bronchitis

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps 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

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

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Bronchitis: Self Assessment Tools

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Bronchitis: Related Rare Diseases

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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
  • Blood tests
    • Full blood count to detect increased red cell count and signs of infection
  • more tests...»

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.
  • more questions...»

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.
  • more symptoms...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Bronchitis (9 listings)

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Stories from Users for Bronchitis

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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:

See full list of 106 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.

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:

Detailed list of causes of Bronchitis

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

See full list of 106 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 106 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
  • 96 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 106 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.

A

  • Acidic dry cell batteries inhalation poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Adenoviruses ... bronchitis
  • Aluminium lung ... chronic bronchitis
  • Ataxia Telangiectasia ... recurrent bronchitis

    B

  • Blue and bloated syndrome ... chronic bronchitis

    C

  • Cardiomegaly - bronchitis - emphysema syndrome ... bronchitis
  • Caterpillar complication poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Acenaphthene ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Acetaldehyde ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - acetic acid ... chronic bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Acetic Anhydride ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Biphenyl ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Captafol ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Chlorine Dioxide ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Coal Dust ... chronic bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Ethyleneamine ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Hexamethylene Diisocyanate ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Mirex ... bronchiolitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Nitric Acid ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Phosphine ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans ... chronic bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Selenium ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Silver ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Sulfuric Acid ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Toluene Diisocyanate ... bronchitis
  • Chemical poisoning - Vanadium ... bronchitis
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae ... bronchitis
  • Chromosome 2 trisomy syndrome ... bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • Cocky Apple stinging caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Common Variable Immunodeficiency ... recurring bronchial infections
  • Common Woolly Bear moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis

    D

  • Defective expression of HLA class 1 ... chronic bronchitis

    E

  • Encephalitozoon cuniculi infection ... bronchitis

    F

  • Felty Syndrome ... bronchitis
  • Fresh Mangrove caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis

    G

  • Grapeleaf skeletonizer caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Gulf War syndrome ... bronchitis
  • Gypsy moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis

    H

  • Hickory tussock moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis

    I

  • IgG Deficiency ... bronchitis
  • Immunoglobulin G subclass deficiency ... bronchitis

    K

  • Kaolin pneumoconiosis ... bronchitis
  • Kartagener syndrome ... chronic enlargement of bronchial tubes

    L

  • Lung cancer ... recurrent bronchitis

    M

  • Mesothelioma ... bronchitis
  • Mesquite Buck moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Mesquite stinger caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • MHC class 1 or class 2 deficiency ... chronic bronchitis
  • Moraxella catarrhalis infection ... bronchitis
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae ... Tracheobronchitis

    O

  • Oleander caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis

    P

  • Pale tussock moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Paming moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Parainfluenza ... bronchitis, bronchiolitis
  • Parainfluenza virus type 1 ... bronchitis, bronchiolitis
  • Parainfluenza virus type 2 ... bronchitis, bronchiolitis
  • Parainfluenza virus type 3 ... bronchitis, bronchiolitis
  • Parainfluenza virus type 4 ... bronchitis, bronchiolitis
  • Pneumococcus ... bronchitis
  • Pneumoconiosis ... bronchitis
  • Primary Immune Deficiency ... chronic bronchitis
  • Processionary tree caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Pulmonary valves agenesis ... bronchial obstruction

    R

  • Randa's Eyed Silk moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Respiratory syncytial virus ... bronchiolitis

    S

  • Satin moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Selenium poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Silver Spotted Tiger moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Spiny elm caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Stinging Bark caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Stinging Nettle caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis
  • Stinging Rose caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis

    W

  • White marked tussock moth caterpillar poisoning ... bronchitis

    Y

  • Yellow nail syndrome ... chronic bronchitis

    Conditions listing complications: Bronchitis:

    The following list of conditions have 'Bronchitis' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    A

  • Acute Bronchitis ... chronic bronchitis
  • Acute upper respiratory infection ... Bronchitis
  • Adenovirus-related Cold ... bronchitis
  • Aspergillosis ... allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, allergic bronchopulmonary disease

    B

  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia ... bronchiolitis

    C

  • Common cold ... bronchitis
  • Common Variable Immunodeficiency ... recurring bronchial infections
  • Coronavirus-related Cold ... bronchitis
  • Coxsackievirus-related Cold ... bronchitis

    D

  • Diphtheria ... Bronchial obstruction

    E

  • Echovirus-related Cold ... bronchitis
  • Enterovirus-related Cold ... bronchitis

    F

  • Farmer's lung ... chronic bronchitis
  • Flu ... Bronchitis

    K

  • Klinefelter syndrome, variants ... chronic bronchitis

    M

  • Marijuana abuse ... bronchitis
  • Mold allergies ... allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

    N

  • Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • Nicotine addiction ... chronic bronchitis

    O

  • Orthomyxovirus-related Cold ... bronchitis

    P

  • Paragonimiases - lung infection ... bronchitis
  • Paragonimiasis ... bronchitis
  • Parainfluenza ... bronchitis, bronchiolitis
  • Paramyxovirus -related Cold ... bronchitis
  • Pneumococcus ... bronchitis

    R

  • Recurring airway infection ... Bronchitis
  • Respiratory syncytial virus ... bronchiolitis
  • Respiratory syncytial virus-related Cold ... bronchitis
  • Rhinovirus-related Cold ... bronchitis

    S

  • Sjogren's Syndrome ... bronchitis, laryngotracheobronchitis, tracheobronchitis
  • Smokers throat ... Chronic bronchitis
  • Smoking ... chronic bronchitis

    U

  • Upper Respiratory Infection ... bronchitis

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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:

  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Bronchitis?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Bronchitis, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Bronchitis:

    Subtypes of Bronchitis:

    Chronic bronchitis (9 causes), Bronchiolitis (7 causes), Laryngotracheobronchitis, Bronchial obstruction (1 cause), Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (1 cause)

    Medical Conditions associated with Bronchitis:

    Respiratory symptoms (3201 causes), Lung symptoms (1437 causes)

    Symptoms related to Bronchitis:

    Cough (1195 causes), Dry cough (172 causes), Wet cough (250 causes), Barking cough (4 causes), Common cold (717 causes), Chronic bronchitis (9 causes), Bronchiolitis (7 causes), Laryngotracheobronchitis, Bronchial obstruction (1 cause), Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Adenovirus

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    Medical News summaries about Bronchitis

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    News Archives for Bronchitis

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