What are the signs and symptoms of acute bronchitis?
• Your child has a constant cough. The cough may last up to a month. His cough may be dry, or he may cough up mucus. Mucus may be green, yellow, white, or have streaks of blood in it. Your child may have chest pain when he coughs or takes a deep breath.
• Your child has a fever, body aches, and chills.
• Your child has a sore throat and a runny or stuffy nose.
• Your child is short of breath and wheezes (makes a high-pitched noise) when he breathes.
• Your child is more tired than usual.