(J20.6) Acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus

Acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus is caused by an infection of the airways by a rhinovirus, which is a common virus that can cause colds and other respiratory illnesses. symptoms of acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus include a dry cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a sore throat. treatment typically includes rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms.

Acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus is caused by an infection of the respiratory tract with the rhinovirus. this virus is highly contagious and can be spread through direct contact with an infected person, droplets in the air, or by touching contaminated surfaces. the virus attaches to the cells in the respiratory tract and releases its genetic material, which causes the cells to produce more virus particles. this triggers an inflammatory response in the respiratory tract, leading to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

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Main Goal: To reduce symptoms and prevent complications of acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus

• Get plenty of rest
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Take over-the-counter medications to reduce fever and relieve pain and inflammation
• Use a humidifier or take a hot shower to reduce congestion
• Use a saline nasal spray or drops to reduce congestion
• Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
• Take an over-the-counter cough suppressant to reduce coughing
• Take an over-the-counter expectorant to help loosen and thin mucus
• Use an inhaler to reduce wheezing
• Take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor

To prevent acute bronchitis due to rhinovirus, it is recommended to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands frequently and avoiding close contact with people who are sick. additionally, it is important to get the flu vaccine each year and to avoid smoking and secondhand smoke.