Remove Ads

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
How to Treat Bronchitis and Symptoms of Acute Bronchitis
#1
Bug 
[size=4][b]How to Treat Bronchitis - Symptoms of Acute Bronchitis and Chronic Bronchitis[/b][/size][hr]Respiratory illnesses have significant effects on the lives of millions of people. When there is a respiratory illness where in the bronchial tubes of the lungs are irritated and swollen accompanied with pain it can be identified as bronchitis. It can be acute, when it is a short term illness and easily treatable. On the other hand, chronic bronchitis is difficult to treat and may cause damage to the respiratory tract.

[list][*]Chills - this condition may be accompanied with quivering and paleness and in some cases it can arise with a sudden increase of temperature.[*]Runny nose - considered as one of the more common irritations of people with acute bronchitis.[*]We have written a humorous anecdote on Bronchitis Acute to make it's reading more enjoyable and interesting to you.[*]This way you learn there is a funny side to Bronchitis Acute too! [/list]

Quote:[list][*]Cyanosis - a bluish color of the skin due to deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood.[*]Edema - swelling on the feet and hands due to excessive fluid in the lymph. [/list]

[list][*]There are common symptoms of acute bronchitis that you need to be aware of: Cough - may be dry or may produce phlegm.[*]Significant phlegm production suggests that the lower respiratory tract and the lung itself may be infected, and you may have pneumonia.[/list]

[size=large][b]The Symptoms of Acute Bronchitis can Also be Experienced in Chronic Bronchitis[/b][/size][hr]However they may be more severe. Chronic bronchitis may show distinct symptoms to be able to differentiate it from acute bronchitis. We were furnished with so many points to include while writing about Symptoms Bronchitis that we were actually lost as to which to use and which to discard!

[size=large][b]Sore Throat[/b][/size][hr]Throat pain and itch. Repeated headache - a condition where the pain is commonly felt in the head, neck and back. Slight fever - in acute bronchitis there is an abnormal elevation of bodily temperature. It was at the spur of the moment that we ventured to write something about Chronic Bronchitis. Such is the amount of matter that is available on Chronic Bronchitis.

Symptoms of bronchitis may resemble symptoms of other respiratory problems which is why it is important to consult your doctor to differentiate it from other conditions and to determine if the bronchitis is acute or chronic. The doctor will assess and conduct physical examinations to evaluate the condition. Furthermore, the doctors may recommend laboratory tests to be able to distinguish the condition. The results of one reading this composition is a good understanding on the topic of Bronchitis. So do go ahead and read this to learn more about Bronchitis.

[size=large][b]Back and Muscle Pain[/b][/size][hr]Soreness of bones in the back and muscle. Wheezing - a sound that can be heard when a person with acute bronchitis is breathing. It may occur because of the inflammation of the airways. This may leave you short of breath. Writing an article on Bronchitis was our foremost priority while thinking of a topic to write on. This is because Bronchitis are interesting parts of our lives, and are needed by us.

[Image: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/979/i...is381.jpeg]
[size=medium][b]For Either Acute Bronchitis or Chronic Bronchitis, Signs and Symptoms[/b][/size]


Malaise - feeling of discomfort when there is acute bronchitis. Back and muscle pain - soreness of bones in the back and muscle. Chronic bronchitis is another type of bronchitis, where the airways in lungs have too much phlegm causing violent coughing. Chronic bronchitis is not necessarily caused by infection and is generally part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; it is defined clinically as a persistent cough that produces sputum (phlegm) and mucus, for at least three months in two consecutive years.

[list][*]Clubbed fingers - fingers deformity common with chronic respiratory illnesses.[*]Heart Failure - a complication of chronic bronchitis where in the heart is not able to properly pump blood to the body.[/list]

[b]An ordinary cold and cough should not be taken for granted; treating it the right way to prevent it from developing into a more serious condition like bronchitis is important.[/b]

Bronchitis usually refers to an acute inflammation of the air passages in your lungs. The airways that connect the windpipe (trachea) to the lungs. It causes coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Cough is often yellow or green mucus. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is often caused by the same viruses that cause colds. It usually begins as a sore throat, runny nose or sinus infection, then spreads to your airways. It can cause a dry cough that remain. Acute Bronchitis can result from breathing vapors irritant, such as tobacco smoke or polluted air. Bronchitis may be indicated by a expectorating cough, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and wheezing. Occasionally, chest pain, fever, fatigue or malaise and may also occur.

[size=large][b]Bronchitis Treatment and Prevention Tips[/b][/size][hr]1. Take a nonprescription cough medicine. 2. Limit your exposure to pollutants and other lung irritants. The initial stages of this article on Bronchitis Treatment proved to be difficult. However, with hard work and perseverance, we have succeeded in providing an interesting and informative article for you to read.

Acute bronchitis often begins with a dry cough annoying which is triggered by the inflammation of the bronchial wall. Bronchitis caused by Adenoviridae can cause systemic symptoms and gastroentestinal. Chronic bronchitis is a condition in the long run. Chronic bronchitis is also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD for short. Cigarette smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke are also risk factors for bronchitis. People who have chronic bronchitis are more susceptible to bacterial infections of the lungs and respiratory tract, such as pneumonia. Pneumonia is more common in smokers and people exposed to the occasion smoke.One of the best ways to guard against acute bronchitis is to wash their hands frequently to get rid of viruses. Minimize exposure to air pollutants. The value of this composition is achieved if after reading it, your knowledge on Chronic Bronchitis is greatly influenced. This is how we find out that the meaning of Chronic Bronchitis has really entered you!

[size=large][b]Wash Your Hands Frequently to Avoid Spreading Viruses and Other Infections[/b][/size][hr]4. Get an annual flu vaccine and a pneumococcal vaccine as directed by your doctor. You may be inquisitive as to where we got the matter for writing this article on Types Bronchitis. Of course through our general knowledge, and the Internet!

[list][*]Take aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) if you have a fever.[*]Do not give aspirin to children .[*]Drinking fluids is very important.[*]A cool mist vaporizer or humidifier can help decrease bronchial irritation.[/list]

Sometimes, for a person with chronic bronchitis, the symptoms will quickly get worse all of a sudden. This is known as an acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, or AECB. Many people that die from chronic bronchitis does so during an episode of acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, so a person having an attack of AECB must get medical attention right away to maximize his/her chances of survival.

[size=large][b]You are Experiencing AECB, You Should Seek Medical Treatment Immediately[/b][/size][hr]AECB has been known to cause other problems, and many are admitted to the hospital every year for complications from AECB. If you are experiencing this, remember not to panic. Keep your breathing as steady as possible, and calmly call a doctor of physician for advice. Because AECB can come suddenly without warning, it is always best to keep any doctor prescribed inhalants on you just in case. Make sure to check with your doctor, and make sure that these inhalers are fine to take when you are experiencing AECB, to avoid any further complications. Try lying down with a humidifier running, or hopping in a warm shower to help you breath and reduce the symptoms of AECB. Smile

[size=large][b]Air Pollutants that Irritate the Lungs (E.G[/b][/size][hr]Smoke, fumes, dust) -Weather changes To avoid AECB, a chronic bronchitic is advised to stay away from places with heavy air pollution, to get flu and pneumonia shots, and to maintain a healthy diet to strengthen the immune system against infections. You may say that we have included exquisite information here on Bronchitis. This is with the intention of producing a unique article on Bronchitis.

[size=large][b]What Happens During AECB?[/b][/size][hr]During an AECB, the already narrower-than-normal air passageways in the lungs become even narrower, and even more and thicker mucous is secreted. This will cause breathing to become even more difficult. This may be accompanied by a fever, chills, and feeling weak in the knees. If the sudden acute exacerbation is due to bacterial infection, the mucus coughed up during expectoration may be speckled with blood, or colored a brighter than normal yellow or green. If the individual is suffering from fever, and has discovered blood in their mucus, there is a good chance the doctor will take a chest x-ray to make sure that pneumonia is not the underlying cause of the symptoms. This is the counterpart to our previous paragraph on Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms. Please read that paragraph to get a better understanding to this paragraph.

[list][*]What Triggers AECB?[*]Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis are commonly triggered by one or more of the following: -Bacterial or viral infections (e.g. cold, flu)[/list]

[size=large][b]Bronchitis is a Respiratory Ailment that can Happen At All Ages[/b][/size][hr]It scares all the parents as they do not want their children to be afflicted with the ailment. A key identification of this ailment is inflammation of a person's bronchi that is a part of our lungs.

[list][*]Also make sure that the child keeps away from all sorts of smokes like that coming from the belches or cigarettes.[*]Chronic Bronchitis 1.[*]When the bronchial symptoms persistently afflict the individual for three months or more, it is termed as chronic bronchitis. [*]Therefore, the ailment of acute bronchitis is most oft acquired by the air the child breathes. 6.[*]The symptoms & signs of acute bronchitis among children are:[/list]

Vii. Malaise 7. In the early stage of acute bronchitis, the child suffers with dry & unproductive cough. This later on develops in to copious cough all filled with mucus. In some cases, the child vomits or gags as he/she coughs. It is rather interesting to note that people like reading about Acute Bronchitis if they are presented in an easy and clear way. The presentation of an article too is important for one to entice people to read it!

Iii. Lung Tests iv. Pulse Oximetry v. Sputum cultures 10. To cure the acute bronchitis among children the key word is taking rest. You must ensure that the child takes a good & well balanced meal. Also, drinking loads of non-caffeinated fluids is very helpful. Another key tip to cure this ailment is maintaining the in the surroundings of the child. You can do this by placing room humidifiers or keeping wet towels in several places in the house. It is always better to have compositions with as little corrections in it as possible. This is why we have written this composition on Bronchitis with no corrections for the reader to be more interested in reading it.

[size=large][b]Acute Bronchitis[/b][/size][hr]1. This type of bronchitis is the most common one for the winter season, especially among children. 2. The viruses attack the child's lining of bronchial tree that leads to infection. The swelling heightens as the child's body combats with the attack of the viruses. The presentation of an article on Bronchitis plays an important role in getting the reader interested in reading it. This is the reason for this presentation, which has gotten you interested in reading it!

Bronchitis must not be taken lightly as this ailment can also lead to other severe conditions like pneumonia. Whenever your child experiences cough or cold, rather than thinking it to be a simple phase take it seriously and consider a visit to your physician as it might get dangerous for the child leading to bronchitis!

[list][*]To relieve the child's fever and the feeling of discomfort, analgesics are also a part of the prescription. 13.[*]The parents and/or caregivers must note that hey should not give aspirin to the child who is suffering with bronchitis.[*]This can lead to devastating results and other ailments like Reye's syndrome. :o[/list]

[size=large][b]Bronchitis is of Two Types[/b][/size][hr]Acute & chronic. Acute bronchitis or the short term bronchitis is perhaps the most common among bronchial ailments. Chronic bronchitis usually appears among the adults. The ones who smoke heavily and/or are prone to inhaling the chemical substances have quite many chances to catch chronic bronchitis.

[size=large][b]As the Swelling Increases, More & More Mucus is Produced in the Body[/b][/size][hr]4. The child is most likely to develop acute bronchitis in case the causative virus of the ailment is inhaled in the air that they breathe or it can get passed over from a person coughing. Do not judge a book by its cover; so don't just scan through this matter on Bronchitis Treatment. read it thoroughly to judge its value and importance.

[list][*]Some times the medical practitioners recommend some asthma related medications for the child.[*]These medications help the child release the mucus jammed inside the child's bronchi tubes.[*]Usually with these medications an inhaler is also prescribed.[*]Some of the matter found here that is pertaining to Bronchitis Treatment seems to be quite obvious.[*]You may be surprised how come you never knew about it before![/list]

[size=large][b]This Usually Initiates With a Continuous Irritation in the Bronchial Tubes[/b][/size][hr]3. Among children, acute bronchitis is rather common as compared to the chronic type of the ailment. The studies prove that chronic bronchitis hits the children usually when the symptoms of acute bronchitis are not treated well and in time.

Case you notice the symptoms given above in the children, the experts say, it is high time that you should take the child to the physician. Initially the doctor does a physical examination and refers to the child's medical history to conclude whether he is suffering with the said ailment or not.

[list][*]Along side, antihistamines must also be prevented as these can worsen the cough of the child. 15.[*]In order to avoid recurring acute bronchitis for the child, you must ensure that the child washes his hands well regularly.[*]The disease of bronchitis, the air passages amidst the child's lungs & nose swell up owing to the viral infection.[*]This affects the child's bronchi.[*]Bronchi refer to the tubes where in the air passes through in to & out of the child's lungs.[*]Many a times, the tracheas & windpipe are also affected by this inflammation.[*]We were actually wondering how to get about to writing about Bronchitis Acute.[*]However once we started writing, the words just seemed to flow continuously! Smile[/list]

[b]First of all, the parents and/or caregivers can calm down as the medical findings have proved that bronchitis among children is not a chronic ailment. [/b]

Though among children bronchitis is certainly not a chronic ailment, the parents and/or caregivers must essentially acquire the knowledge on the disease. This way they would be able to help their child better while the child suffers a bronchitis attack. Self-praise is no praise. So we don't want to praise ourselves on the effort put in writing on Bronchitis. instead, we would like to hear your praise after reading it! Big Grin.

[list][*]To verify the ailment developing in the child, the following tests are referred to by the medical practitioners: i.[*]Blood tests ii.[*]X-ray of the chest It is with much interest that we got about to write on Bronchitis Treatment.[*]So we do hope that you too read this article with the same, if not more interest![/list]
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)