Symptoms of Bronchitis
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Bronchitis
Bronchitis occurs when the bronchioles (air-carrying tubes in the lungs) are inflamed and make too much mucus.
There are two basic types of bronchitis:
Chronic bronchitis is defined as cough productive of sputum that persists for three months out of the year for at least two consecutive years. The cough and inflammation may be caused by initial respiratory infection or illness, exposure to tobacco smoke or other irritating substances in the air. Chronic bronchitis can cause airflow obstruction and then is grouped under the term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Acute or short-term bronchitis is more common and usually is caused by a viral infection. Episodes of acute bronchitis can be related to and made worse by smoking. Acute bronchitis could last for 10 to 14 days, possibly causing symptoms for three weeks.
Acute bronchitis can be contagious because it is usually caused by infection with a virus or bacteria. Chronic bronchitis is not likely to be contagious because it is a condition usually caused by long-term irritation of airways.
Medications
Because most cases of bronchitis are caused by viral infections, antibiotics aren’t effective. However, if your doctor suspects that you have a bacterial infection, he or she may prescribe an antibiotic.
In some circumstances, your doctor may recommend other medications, including:
• Cough medicine: If your cough keeps you from sleeping, you might try cough suppressants at bedtime.
• Other medications: If you have allergies, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your doctor may recommend an inhaler and other medications to reduce inflammation and open narrowed passages in your lungs.
Causes:
Usually, acute bronchitis is brought on by a viral infection, though it may also be caused by a bacterial infection. The flu and colds are examples of viral infections.Chronic bronchitis is usually, but not always, caused by smoking tobacco. It can also be caused by exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke, air pollution, dust, or toxic gases. Your risk can be increased by family history of bronchitis, having asthma and allergies, and having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Why’d they make it sound so happy 😂
lol
Can’t sleep is the main symptom 😢😢😢😢 I have not slept at night since last 3 weeks
I have it rn, can barely talk my throats so sore from it lol
Does acute bronchitis cause depression, anxiety and sadness for no reason? And if we treat the problem, depression goes away?
I have it and it does to me
@@serialkiller288 I hope you recover
Can it be cured completely how r u now?@@serialkiller288
Better add no sleep
Almost broke my speakers
I had it when i was 9
I'm 13 and my lungs are kinda messed up (partly because up secondhand smoke) and I get bronchitis pretty often :( it's not fun
I HAS SINCE 1 YEAR OLD😢
Have bronchitis
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Omg I got it all I’m gonna die 😭😭
I have it rn girl you ain’t gonna die I promjse
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