Prevent And Treat Bronchitis

Prevent and treat bronchitis.

How ill if there is disease in our bodies. How ill, if you have bronchitis disease. Activity we would be distracted and uncomfortable. Bronchitis is a respiratory disease in which the mucous membrane in the bronchial ducts inflamed lungs. As the irritated membrane swells and grows thicker, it narrows or closes the streets of the small air in the lungs, resulting in coughing attacks accompanied by thick phlegm and breathlessness. The disease has two forms: acute (lasting less than 6 weeks) and chronic (often relapse for more than two years). In addition, people with asthma also experience inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes called asthmatic bronchitis.

Acute bronchitis is responsible for dry cough and phlegm production that sometimes accompanied by upper respiratory infections. In most cases of infection from viruses, but sometimes it is caused by bacteria. If instead, you are in good health, the mucous membrane will return to normal after you've recovered from the initial infection of the lungs, which usually lasts several days.

Chronic bronchitis is a serious long-term disorder that often requires regular medical care.

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchus (airway to the lungs). The disease is usually mild and will eventually recover completely. But in patients who have chronic illnesses (eg heart disease or lung disease) and in the elderly, bronchitis can be serious.

If you are a smoker and had acute bronchitis, it is more difficult to heal. Even one puff on a cigarette is enough to cause temporary paralysis of structures such as fine hair in your lungs, called cilia, which are responsible for brushing out debris, irritants, and excess mucus.

In some heavy smokers, continued inflamed membranes and cilia eventually stop functioning all. Clogged with mucus, the lungs become vulnerable to viral infections and bacteria, which over time transform / distort and permanently damage the airways of the lungs. Permanent condition is called chronic lung disease or COPD hurdles (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). You can perform a breathing test, called spirometry, to see if you have developed COPD.

Infectious bronchitis caused by viruses, bacteria and organisms that resemble bacteria (Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia).

Recurrent bronchitis attacks can occur in smokers and patients with lung disease and chronic respiratory tract. Recurrent infections can result from:

• Chronic sinusitis.
• Bronchiectasis.
• Allergy.
• Enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children.

Irritating bronchitis can be caused by:

• Various types of dust.
• Fumes from strong acids, ammonia, some organic solvents, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide and bromine.
• Air pollution that causes irritation of ozone and nitrogen dioxide.
• Tobacco and other cigarette.

As for the symptoms of bronchitis are as follows:

• Coughing up phlegm (sputum can be colored reddish).
• Shortness of breath during exercise or mild activity.
• Often suffer from respiratory infections (eg flu).
• Wheezing.
• Tired.
• Swelling of ankles, feet and legs left and right.
• The face, palms or reddish mucous membranes.
• Cheeks redden.
• Headache.
• Impaired vision.

Infectious bronchitis often begins with symptoms such as runny nose, ie runny nose, fatigue, chills, backache, muscle ache, mild fever and sore throat.

Coughing is usually the sign of the start of bronchitis. At the beginning does not cough up phlegm, but 1-2 days and then will issue a white or yellow sputum. Furthermore, the sputum will multiply, yellow or green.

In severe bronchitis, after most of the other symptoms improved, sometimes there is a high fever for 3-5 days and the cough may persist for several weeks.

Shortness of breath occurs when the airway is blocked. Often found wheezing breath sounds, especially after coughing. Pneumonia can occur.

Caring for patients with acute bronchitis can be done with simple measures such as getting lots of rest, drink plenty of water, avoiding cigarette smoke and fumes, and possibly getting a prescription for an inhaled bronchodilator and / or cough syrup. In severe cases of chronic bronchitis, inhaled steroids or oral to reduce inflammation and / or supplemental oxygen may be needed. The choices are great alternatives to help relieve the discomfort that accompanies but does not treat infections.

To reduce fever and malaise, to the adult patient can be given aspirin or acetaminophen, to children should only be given acetaminophen. It is advisable to rest and drink plenty of fluids.

Preventing and reducing the risk of bronchitis disease can be done in ways as follows:

• Do not smoke.
• Do not let anyone else smoke in your home.
• Stay away from or reduce your time around the things that irritate the nose, throat, and lungs, like dust or pet animals.
• If you get a cold, rest a lot.
• Take your medicine exactly as told by a doctor. Eat a healthy diet.
• Wash your hands frequently.
• Do not share food, cups, glasses or other utensils.