Senin, 06 Februari 2012

Acute Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an infection in the lungs caused by viruses or bacteria. The infection causes inflammation of lung tissue. In general, bacterial and viral infection will cause a dry cough or cough with phlegm. If left untreated, bronchitis can turn into pneumonia.

Symptoms
Cough
Sputum
Fever
Chest pain

Treatment
The treatment is done is taking antibiotics such as Ceftin, augmentin, levaquin. In addition, people are advised to drink as much fluid as possible, and stop smoking.