Introduction
Most people with bronchitis have symptoms for about 10-14 days, although some symptoms (especially coughing and fatigue) can last up to a month.
Can lung problems lead to weight loss?
Some people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), especially those with emphysema, may be underweight and malnourished. People with COPD often lose weight. When you lose weight, you lose muscle mass, including the muscles that help you breathe.
How does bronchitis affect you physically?
Sometimes it is a dry cough, but often it produces mucus (sputum). The swelling also narrows the airways, letting in less air, which can cause wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Over time, the immune system is able to fight off the infection and the airways return to normal.
Can you have a loss of appetite with bronchitis?
Your mucus becomes darker, thicker, or bulkier. His cough has a bark and prevents him from speaking. You also experience unexplained weight loss. You have a fever over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit and loss of appetite, wheezing, shortness of breath, and general pain.
What are the 5 symptoms of bronchitis?
Symptoms
Cough.
Production of mucus (sputum), which may be clear, white, yellow-gray or green; rarely, it may be bloody.
Fatigue.
Difficulty breathing.
Slight fever and chills.
Chest discomfort.
What types of diseases lead to weight loss?
Causes of unintentional weight loss
mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
digestive issues, such as celiac disease or bowel syndrome irritable (IBS)
other health problems, such as overactive thyroid, type 2 diabetes or heart failure.
What disease makes you lose weight?
Polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, hormonal changes, and mental health issues can cause weight gain or make it difficult to lose excess weight.
Does bronchitis make you tired and weak?
You may have a fever, chills, or headache if you have acute bronchitis. You may experience muscle pain or chest pain when breathing deeply with both types of bronchitis, especially if you cough very hard for long periods of time. You may be too tired or too weak (tired).
Is bronchitis depriving you of energy?
One of the main symptoms of bronchitis is fatigue.
Can bronchitis make you tired?
The main symptom of bronchitis is a productive cough that persists for days or weeks. Other symptoms that may occur are: Fatigue.
Conclusion
Contact your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms, to rule out other conditions such as asthma or pneumonia: You have a fever (>100.4°F) that does not get better after 1 week. You have chest pain with severe shortness of breath. Your cough and wheezing persist for more than a month.
