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Saturday, July 19, 2008
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) |
Bronchitis04/11/2008 02:26AM |
My doctor said I have bronchitis and put me on antibiotics (cipro) I smoke and have been out of breath and wheezing for months now.What I would like to know is can I have bronchitis if I don`t have a cough or phlegm?
By definition, bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes and is characterized by a cough and frequently mucus production. Shortness of breath and wheezing are common symptoms of several lung diseases, including asthma. Bronchitis alone is usually not associated with shortness of breath. Your symptoms should warrant further evaluation.
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Gretchen Whitby, APRN Nurse Practitioner Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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Phillip T. Diaz, MD Associate Professor Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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