Acute bronchitis physical examination

Overview
During a physical examination, acute bronchitis may present through signs such as prolonged expiration and wheezing, fever, and decreased intensity of breath sounds.

Physical Examination
A physical examination will often reveal:
 * Decreased intensity of breath sounds
 * Wheezing (rhonchi)
 * Prolonged expiration
 * Fever

Most doctors rely on the presence of a persistent dry or wet cough as evidence of bronchitis.