Symptoms
The main symptom is a frequent cough mainly early in the morning with clear, yellowish green colour mucus. Other Signs and symptoms for both acute and chronic bronchitis include:- Inflammation or swelling of the bronchi
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing (a whistling or hissing sound with breathing)
- Chest pain
- Fever and chills
- Tightness or discomfort in chest
- Blocked or runny nose
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Muscle aches
- Sore throat
Causes
- Exposure to tobacco smoke
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Exposure to pollutants or solvents
- Air pollution
- Dust
- Toxic gases
- Industrial fumes
- Chemicals