Bronchitis PATIENT NAME ______________________________________ SOC ____________ INITIAL Anatomy and physiology of the lung. ______ ______ A. The lungs are two saclike organs located in the chest cavity. ______ ______ B. The main windpipe (trachea) breaks into right and left bronchi, which enter each lung. ______ ______ C. The bronchi are then further divided into smaller branches called bronchioles. Define bronchitis. ______ ______ A. It is the inflammation of the bronchi caused by viral, bacterial, or mycoplasmal infections. ______ ______ B. Irritation and inflammation stimulate production of mucus. ______ ______ C. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. ______ ______ D. Bronchitis is considered chronic if a recurrent cough persists at least three months of the year for at least two successive years. Factors that increase risk of bronchitis. ______ ______ A. Positive family history. ______ ______ B. Respiratory infections. ______ ______ C. Respiratory irritants (dust, smoking, cold, damp air, etc.). ______ ______ D. Poor immune system. Signs and symptoms of bronchitis. ______ ______ A. Cough. ______ ______ B. Mucoid or purulent sputum production. ______ ______ C. Fever. ______ ______ D. Shortness of breath. ______ ______ E. Wheezing. Measures to prevent or manage bronchitis. ______ ______ A. Obtain adequate rest. ______ ______ B. Eat a well-balanced diet. ______ ______ C. Avoid smoking because it destroys ciliary action and increases secretions. ______ ______ D. Avoid all respiratory irritants such as smoke, dust, air-pollution, etc. ______ ______ E. Report changes in sputum characteristics or cough pattern. ______ ______ F. Treat all respiratory infections promptly. ______ ______ G. Perform measures to thin or remove secretions: ______ ______ 1. Large fluid intake of at least three quarts per day and adequate humidity will thin secretions. ______ ______ 2. Perform effective coughing techniques. (Give “Effective Coughing” teaching guide ______ ______ 3. Perform percussion and postural drainage as ordered. 1 Bronchitis PATIENT NAME ______________________________________ SOC ____________ ______ ______ H. Take medications as ordered. ______ ______ I. Keep follow-up appointments with physician. Possible complications. ______ ______ A. Right-sided heart failure. ______ ______ B. Peptic ulcer. ______ ______ C. Pneumonia. ______ ______ D. Acute respiratory failure. 2