What Is Acute Bronchitis?
2. Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis, which is also sometimes called a chest cold, is a condition that means the lining of the bronchial tubes has become inflamed. It is a relatively common condition that often occurs after other respiratory infections like the common cold.
It will typically cause the patient to develop a cough, and they may also cough up thick mucus. Acute bronchitis is not usually a serious condition and the patient is likely to recover within 10 days or so. Regardless, it is still a condition that should encourage you to speak with a doctor to be sure it is not something more serious.
Advertisement
