(J20.1) Acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae

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14 914 111 in individuals diagnosis acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae confirmed
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87 868 deaths with diagnosis acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae
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1% mortality rate associated with the disease acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae

Diagnosis acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae is diagnosed Men are 9.43% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae

34 364 (0.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae

53 504 (0.8 %)

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Risk Group for the Disease acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae - what does this mean

Acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae is a type of infection caused by the bacterium haemophilus influenzae. it is usually spread through contact with respiratory secretions and can cause inflammation of the airways, leading to symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. treatment typically involves antibiotics and supportive care.

What happens during the disease - acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae

Acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae is caused by the inhalation of aerosolized droplets containing the bacteria. these droplets can be spread through coughing, sneezing, or close contact with an infected individual. once inhaled, the bacteria can cause an infection in the lower respiratory tract, resulting in inflammation, swelling, and increased mucus production in the airways. this can lead to difficulty breathing, chest pain, and coughing.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Chest X-ray
  • Sputum culture
  • Blood tests
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Spirometry
  • CT scan

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To reduce the symptoms of acute bronchitis due to Haemophilus influenzae and to reduce the risk of complications.
  • Administer antibiotics to treat the infection.
  • Encourage rest and adequate hydration.
  • Provide medications to reduce fever and pain.
  • Prescribe inhaled bronchodilators to open the airways.
  • Recommend a humidifier to help loosen and clear mucus.
  • Suggest lifestyle modifications, such as quitting smoking.
  • Provide vaccinations to prevent future infections.
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13 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae - Prevention

The best way to prevent acute bronchitis due to haemophilus influenzae is to get vaccinated against the bacteria. additionally, good hygiene practices such as washing hands often, avoiding contact with people who have the infection, and not smoking can help reduce the risk of infection.

Specified forms of the disease

(L20.0) Besnier prurigo
(L20.8) Other atopic dermatitis
(L20.9) Atopic dermatitis, unspecified