MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

PULMONOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the most prominent symptom of bronchitis
A
productive cough
B
asthma attack
C
tachypnea
D
chills
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bronchitis is an infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi), causing them to become irritated and inflamed. The main symptom is a cough, which may bring up yellow-grey mucus (phlegm). Bronchitis may also cause a sore throat and wheezing. Read more about the symptoms of bronchitis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main symptom of acute bronchitis is a cough. This is usually a dry cough at first, but it may later develop into a phlegmy cough, where you cough up mucus (sputum). Doctors call this a “productive” cough.

Detailed explanation-3: -New productive coughs are often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. These are often contagious when you cough. Chronic coughs are often caused by smoking. Other common causes of chronic cough are asthma, heartburn/reflux, and allergies that cause post-nasal drip.

Detailed explanation-4: -Runny, stuffy nose. Low-grade fever. Chest congestion. Wheezing or a whistling sound while breathing. A cough that may produce yellow or green mucus (sputum) Feeling run-down or tired. 17-Nov-2022

Detailed explanation-5: -Chest discomfort. Cough that produces mucus–the mucus may be clear or yellow-green. Fatigue. Fever–usually low-grade. Shortness of breath that gets worse with activity. Wheezing, in people with asthma.

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