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(J20.8) Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
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14 914 111 in individuals diagnosis acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms confirmed
87 868 deaths with diagnosis acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
1% mortality rate associated with the disease acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
Diagnosis acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms is diagnosed Men are 9.43% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
34 364 (0.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
53 504 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms - 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 other specified organisms
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms - what does this mean
Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms occurs when a person is infected with a virus or bacteria that is not typically associated with bronchitis, such as adenovirus, influenza, or chlamydia. this infection can cause inflammation and irritation of the bronchial tubes, resulting in coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
What happens during the disease - acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms is caused by a variety of bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens that can infect the airways and lead to inflammation and irritation of the bronchial mucosa. this leads to an increase in mucus production, airway narrowing, and difficulty breathing. the infection can spread to the lower respiratory tract, leading to pneumonia and other respiratory complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum culture
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulse oximetry
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce inflammation and clear the airways of the organism causing the acute bronchitis.
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection
- Prescribe an inhaler to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe a cough suppressant to reduce coughing
- Prescribe a decongestant to reduce mucus production
- Prescribe a bronchodilator to open up the airways
- Instruct the patient to get plenty of rest
- Instruct the patient to drink plenty of fluids
- Instruct the patient to use a humidifier to add moisture to the air
- Instruct the patient to avoid smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms - Prevention
The best way to prevent acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms is to practice good hygiene, including washing hands often, avoiding contact with those who are ill, and avoiding smoking. additionally, getting vaccinated against the organisms that can cause acute bronchitis can help reduce the risk of infection.