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Acute bronchitis usually lasts a few days or weeks. [29] It may accompany or closely follow a cold or the flu, or may occur on its own. Bronchitis usually begins with a dry cough, including waking the patient at night. After a few days, it progresses to a wetter or productive cough, which may be accompanied by fever, fatigue, and headache.
It can be for either diagnostic or therapeutic reasons. Modern use is almost exclusively for therapeutic indications. Rigid bronchoscopy is used for retrieving foreign objects. [7] Rigid bronchoscopy is useful for recovering inhaled foreign bodies because it allows for protection of the airway and controlling the foreign body during recovery. [8]
66% reduction in days lost from work, school, or other daily activities due to asthma symptoms 73% reduction in hospitalizations for respiratory symptoms In a clinical study, bronchial thermoplasty has been proven to provide long-term reduction in asthma induced breathing difficulty to at least 5 years and improve the quality of life for severe ...
Although 1 in 500 chest X-rays show a peripheral lesion, [9] 65% of traditional bronchoscopes fail to reach these distant lesions. [10] More invasive diagnostic techniques are then necessary, posing a greater potential for complications such as pneumothorax. [ 11 ]
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Sputum Gram staining and culture can also reveal the causative microorganism. In severe cases, bronchoscopy can collect fluid for culture. Special tests, such as urinalysis, can be performed if an uncommon microorganism is suspected. Chest X-rays and X-ray computed tomography (CT) can reveal areas of opacity (seen as white), indicating ...
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A new study explores the brain benefits of exercise, and exactly how much exercise can lower your risk of dementia. Here's what experts say about the study. This Is How Long You Need To Work Out ...