I'm sorry to say that I received news of two recent deaths lately. The first death was due to bronchitis and the 2nd person seem to have died after similar symptoms. I will know the cause in a few days; however, I wonder if there is a bronchitis outbreak that the Health Department has not mentioned or is it just an unfortunate, coincidence in my life?
Based on above, I recommend for anyone to go to their Doctor right away; if they have the following symptoms:
Symptoms of acute bronchitis usually begin 3 to 4 days after an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold or influenza (flu). Symptoms usually include:
• A cough, which is the main symptom of acute bronchitis. It may be dry at first (does not produce mucus) and after a few days may bring up mucus from the lungs (productive cough). The mucus may be clear, yellow, or green. Sometimes, small streaks of blood may be present.
• A mild fever, usually less than 101F. A higher fever may indicate pneumonia.
• A general feeling of tiredness.
• A sensation of tightness, burning, or dull pain in the chest under the breastbone that usually is worse when breathing deeply or coughing.
• Whistling noises (wheezing) when breathing, especially during physical exertion.
• Hoarseness.
Link: http://www.webmd.com/lung/tc/acute-bronchitis-symptoms
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