In the 'Symptoms - Respiratory' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about bronchitis:
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Do you have a history of Acute Infectious Bronchitis? Symptoms may include chest pain on coughing, difficulty breathing, mild fever and a cough with mucus produced later in the course of the infection.
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"No" |
No history of bronchitis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Recurrent problem, but no symptoms now" |
Recurrent bronchitis |
A risk factor |
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"Recurrent problem with current symptoms" |
Recurrent bronchitis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current problem for the first time" |
Acute bronchitis |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Condition |
Comment |
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Acute Bronchitis |
(Obvious connection) |
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Sarcoidosis |
Most patients initially complain of a persistent dry cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. |
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GLOSSARY
Acute
An illness or symptom of sudden onset, which generally has a short duration.
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes, frequently accompanied by cough, hypersecretion of mucus, and expectoration of sputum. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by an infectious agent and of short duration. Chronic bronchitis, generally the result of smoking, may also be known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Emphysema.
Mucus (Mucous)
The viscous, slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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