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(J20.4) Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus
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14 914 111 in individuals diagnosis acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus confirmed
87 868 deaths with diagnosis acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus
1% mortality rate associated with the disease acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus
Diagnosis acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus is diagnosed Men are 9.43% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus
34 364 (0.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus
53 504 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza 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 parainfluenza virus
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus - what does this mean
Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus is caused by an infection of the airways, usually leading to a dry cough or wet cough with mucus production. it is usually contracted through contact with an infected person, and can cause fever, headache, sore throat, and aching muscles.
What happens during the disease - acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus
Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus is an infectious disease caused by inhalation of airborne droplets from an infected person. the virus binds to the respiratory epithelium, resulting in inflammation and edema of the airways. this leads to increased mucus production, swelling of the bronchial walls, and narrowing of the airways. this causes difficulty breathing, coughing, and an increase in mucus production.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Assessment of the patient's medical history
- Blood tests to detect the presence of the virus
- Chest X-ray to check for any inflammation of the airways
- Sputum culture to detect the presence of the virus
- Pulmonary function tests to assess the severity of the infection
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the symptoms of acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce the severity of the infection
- Prescribe cough suppressants to reduce the severity of the cough
- Prescribe decongestants to reduce congestion in the chest
- Prescribe inhaled corticosteroids to reduce inflammation in the lungs
- Prescribe antivirals to reduce the severity of the virus
- Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids to thin out mucus
- Encourage the patient to get plenty of rest
- Encourage the patient to use a humidifier to reduce the symptoms of bronchitis
- Encourage the patient to avoid smoking and second-hand smoke
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus - Prevention
The best way to prevent acute bronchitis due to parainfluenza virus is to practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands often, avoiding contact with people who are sick, and avoiding touching your face. additionally, getting the parainfluenza vaccine can help protect against the virus.