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(J20.5) Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
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14 914 111 in individuals diagnosis acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus confirmed
87 868 deaths with diagnosis acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
1% mortality rate associated with the disease acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Diagnosis acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus is diagnosed Men are 9.43% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
34 364 (0.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
53 504 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus - what does this mean
Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (rsv) is caused by an infection of the lower respiratory tract by the virus. it is spread through respiratory secretions, such as coughing and sneezing, and can cause inflammation and irritation of the bronchial tubes, leading to symptoms such as a dry cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.
What happens during the disease - acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (rsv) is an infection of the lower respiratory tract caused by the virus. the virus is spread through contact with respiratory secretions, such as saliva, mucus, and nasal secretions, and is most commonly found in young children. the virus enters the body through the nose or mouth, where it attaches to the cells lining the respiratory tract and multiplies. this causes inflammation of the airways, resulting in symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. treatment typically involves rest, fluids, and medications to reduce inflammation and help clear the airways.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum culture
- Blood tests
- Pulmonary function tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Nasal swab for RSV antigen
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the symptoms of acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus.
- Encourage the patient to get plenty of rest.
- Prescribe antibiotics if a bacterial infection is present.
- Recommend over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce fever and pain.
- Prescribe an inhaled bronchodilator to reduce airway obstruction.
- Prescribe a short course of oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
- Recommend an annual flu vaccine.
- Advise the patient to avoid exposure to second-hand smoke.
- Recommend drinking plenty of fluids.
- Advise the patient to avoid air pollution.
- Advise the patient to use a humidifier or steam inhalation to loosen mucus.
- Prescribe a mucolytic to help thin the mucus.
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus - Prevention
The best way to prevent acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus is to practice good hand hygiene, avoid contact with people who are ill, and get vaccinated against the virus. additionally, avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke, air pollution, and other respiratory irritants can help reduce the risk of infection.