Patient was instructed on symptoms of acute bronchitis episode as follows: High fever Irritation in the throat Dry cough, which can turn productive with increased sputum production Shaking chills Extreme shortness of breath Fatigue

Patient was educated on pathophysiology of acute bronchitis as follows: Acute bronchitis is an episode of bronchitis that comes on abruptly and usually clears up in a two-week time frame. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, which are the airways conducting air from the trachea to the lungs. Inflammation of the bronchi leads to swelling of the bronchial wall with increase in the mucus production. Acute bronchitis can be caused by an inhalation of [...]