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Inflammation of the Bronchi - Acute Bronchitis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the infection diagnosed?
A medical history and physical exam are usually enough to diagnose this infection. A chest X-ray may be done to check for possible pneumonia, but pneumonia is not a common result from acute bronchitis. A person may be asked to give a sample of the mucus, called sputum, that he or she coughs up to be examined by the laboratory.