Acute Bronchitis in Children

Acute Bronchitis in Children - Symptoms

Common symptoms include:

Coughing. May start as a dry cough but turns into one that brings up mucus from the lungs. The coughing may last for several weeks.
Wheezing. Whistling noises when breathing, especially on physical exertion.
Shortness of breath. The child may also experience chest discomfort.
Runny nose.
Fever and muscle ache.

Most symptoms will go away in about a week although the coughing can last for several weeks.

Article contributed by Respiratory Medicine Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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Adj Asst Prof Arif Tyebally

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MRCPCH (UK), MMed (Paeds), GDHM (SMU SingHealth), MPH (Global Health)

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