What Is Acute Bronchitis?
9. Diagnosis
Many cases of acute bronchitis will go undiagnosed to begin with because it will likely be mistaken for the cold or similar. When the symptoms are particular uncomfortable, however, people are more likely to see a doctor, and they are also more likely to see a doctor when their cough lingers.
If you do see a doctor, they are likely to want to perform a brief physical exam. This will likely include them listening to your lungs using a stethoscope. Other tests include a pulmonary function test, which helps measure how well the lungs are working. Sputum tests can also be used to help look for infections, and X-rays will also be used in some cases.
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