Description:
Inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. Acute bronchitis is often caused by a viral respiratory infection and improves by itself.
Causes:
- A bacterial infection.
- Exposure to substances that irritate the lungs
Symptoms:
- Cough can be chronic, dry, or with phlegm
- Whole body fatigue or malaise
- Running nose
- Chest pressure
- Headache
- Shortness of breath