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Acute Bronchitis
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[size=4][b]Bronchitis Mucus - Bronchitis- Acute Bronchitis[/b][/size][hr]Has it ever happened assisting you for a healthier life that just when you were about to recover from a cold or even the flu an annoying cough and some pain in your chest start to develop? You might be inclined to believe that the cold has come back again and it was not really over. Well, that is not the problem. What you might feel is only the beginning of acute bronchitis. With bronchitis, chills and a mild fever will also appear.

[size=large][b]Other Serious Problems[/b][/size][hr]Chronic bronchitis or asthma may be the follow- ups of acute bronchitis. The symptoms of acute bronchitis are similar to those of the cold. The first bronchitis sign that one will surely have is coughing. If the cough also brings mucus, green or yellow, that there is no doubt that you have acute bronchitis. The mucus that you coygh when you have bronchitis does not come from the stomach, but it is produced by the airways. In normal health conditions, your airways produce mucus, but it does not come up because they are always swallows with the saliva. When you have bronchitis, the airways are inflamed and thus, the mucus accumulates. Furthermore, in bronchitis cases your body also produces more mucus. When you cough, the primary bronchitis symptom, the mucus comes up. If it is also other color but white, besides bronchitis, you might have another infection. However, not in all bronchitis cases, sputum is produced. People have an inclination of bragging on the knowledge they have on any particular project. However, we don't want to brag on what we know on Bronchitis Symptoms, so long as it proves useful to you, we are happy. Smile

[size=large][b]Bronchitis is Usually the Result of a Cold[/b][/size][hr]This happens because the same virus that causes the flu, also causes bronchitis. Furthermore, almost any infection in the respiratory system leads to bronchitis. This condition, bronchitis can be of two types: acute bronchitis or chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is a milder illness that affects the inner portion of the bronchial tubes. As a result of bronchitis, these airways become inlamated or even infected. People suffer from a cold very often, but not so after do they develop bronchitis afterwards. However, almost everyone has had bronchitis once in his/ her life. Acute bronchitis is a very mild illness that usually pases on it' s own. The majority of bronchitis cases last about one week. Acute bronchitis also does not leave effects. However, the cough, which is the trade mark of bronchitis may last a few weeks longer, after your bronchitis has healed. Br careful, though, because if you have bronchitis, even acute bronchitis, quite often, this may lead to We have gone through extensive research and reading to produce this article on Bronchitis Mucus. Use the information wisely so that the information will be properly used.

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Chronic bronchitis refers to inflammation and often infection of the bronchia, manifested by persistent, sputum-producing cough. Patients are diagnosed with chronic bronchitis if they experience sputum expectoration for more than three months of the year over a period of two years in a row, in the absence of other respiratory or cardio-vascular problems that can also generate recidivating cough. Chronic bronchitis usually occurs on the premises of weakened natural defenses of the respiratory tract (cilia barriers), triggered by infection with viral or bacterial organisms, or prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke, chemicals, industrial pollutants and other irritants. Most cases of chronic bronchitis occur as a result of interaction between these factors. Big Grin.

The process of diagnosing chronic bronchitis, doctors usually account for two major aspects: the recurrence of the symptoms generated by the disease and conclusive evidence of patients' exposure to airborne irritants. Patients with chronic bronchitis may experience the following symptoms: sputum-producing cough (yellowish aspect of the phlegm and expectoration of blood are indicators for bacterial infections), chest pain and discomfort that intensify with deep breaths, wheezing, pronounced shortness of breath and accelerated breathing. Along with hypoventilation, cyanosis usually points to spreading of the disease at the level of the lungs. In the absence of an appropriate medical treatment, people with chronic bronchitis are very exposed to the development of serious complications such as emphysema and pneumonia.

[size=large][b]Is Important to Note that There is No Specific Cure for Chronic Bronchitis[/b][/size][hr]The treatment of chronic bronchitis varies from a patient to another, according to the intensity, the duration and the stage of the disease. The recurrent character of chronic bronchitis renders most medical treatments ineffective in completely overcoming the disease. Thus, the treatment of chronic bronchitis is primarily aimed at providing temporary symptomatic relief and preventing the occurrence of further complications.

People with chronic bronchitis are usually prescribed combination treatments that include prophylactic antibiotics, corticosteroids, cough suppressants, expectorants (medications that have the opposite effects of suppressants) and chest physiotherapy. However, doctors don't recommend ongoing treatments with expectorants. Prolonged chest physiotherapy and postural drainage should also be avoided. Instead, cough-suppressing medications such as codeine or dextromethorphan can be prescribed in short courses for relieving persistent cough and obstruction of the airways. Reading is a habit that has to be cultivated from a small age. Only if one has the habit of reading can one acquire more knowledge on things like Chronic Bronchitis.

[list][*]The first step in the management of chronic bronchitis is to reduce or completely eliminate patients' exposure to airborne irritants.[*]In order to increase the efficiency of medical treatments, regular smokers are advised to quit smoking for good.[*]Chronic bronchitis sufferers should avoid exposure to passive smoke, chemicals and industrial pollutants as much as possible.[*]For most patients, symptoms such as cough and difficult breathing can be alleviated simply by minimizing the exposure to irritants.[*]Bronchitis is a common respiratory disease that involves inflammation and often infection of the bronchial mucosal membranes.[*]The symptoms generated by bronchitis vary according to the causes and the seriousness of the disease.[*]Judging by the intensity and the duration of the disease, bronchitis can be either acute or chronic.[/list]

[size=large][b]Acute Bronchitis Has a Rapid Onset and Generates Intense Symptoms[/b][/size][hr]However, most people with acute bronchitis respond well to specific treatments and are usually recovered quickly and permanently, with minimal risks of relapse. Acute bronchitis is very common among children and thus it is also commonly referred to as "childhood bronchitis". This type of bronchitis may last from a few days to 2-3 weeks. Acute bronchitis is highly treatable and it rarely leads to complications. However, in the absence of medical treatment, acute bronchitis may eventually become chronic, or it can further lead to pulmonary diseases (pneumonia, emphysema). Wink

Unlike acute bronchitis, chronic forms of the disease generate persistent, recurrent symptoms. Although the clinical manifestations of chronic bronchitis are less intense, this type of disease is very difficult to treat. Even if patients with chronic bronchitis respond well to specific medical treatments, they often experience relapse after completing their prescribed course of medications. Chronic bronchitis can last for around three months, regularly reoccurring on the period of two years or even more. Chronic bronchitis often involves the lungs, and it can lead to serious pulmonary diseases. In fact, chronic bronchitis is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic bronchitis has a very high incidence in smokers and it is also known as "the smokers' disease".

[list][*]According to the triggers of the disease, bronchitis can also be categorized into infectious and non-infectious bronchitis.[*]Non-infectious bronchitis is generally the result of prolonged exposure to chemicals, cigarette smoke and pollutants.[*]Allergens (pollen, dust particles) are also triggers of non-infectious bronchitis, causing the disease to reoccur on a regular time basis.[*]Infectious bronchitis involves infection with microorganisms and its generated symptoms are usually more intense.[*]Common infectious agents responsible for causing this type of bronchitis are bacteria, viruses, mycoplasmas and fungal organisms.[/list]

Chronic bronchitis is usually the result of mistreated or untreated previous respiratory diseases. This type of bronchitis often occurs when the bronchial mucosal membranes become inflamed and infected multiple times over a short period of time. Chronic bronchitis is usually the consequence of exposure to both infectious and non-infectious agents. The occurrence and the progression of chronic bronchitis are strongly influenced by smoking, which augments the symptoms of the disease and slows down the healing of the respiratory tissues and organs. Chronic bronchitis generates symptoms such as highly productive cough, pronounced difficulty in breathing, shallow breathing, wheezing, chest discomfort and pain.

[size=large][b]Acute Bronchitis is Often Associated With Bacterial or Viral Infections[/b][/size][hr]The disease is commonly acquired in the flu seasons and it generates symptoms such as: dry or low-productive cough, chills, low or moderate fever, sore throat, chest discomfort and pain, wheezing and difficulty breathing. With appropriate treatment, the symptoms of acute infectious bronchitis are quickly alleviated and the disease can be completely overcome within a couple of weeks. Now that we think about it, Bronchitis Common are not actually that difficult a topic to write about. Just looking at the word, ideas form in people's minds about the meaning and usage of Bronchitis Common.
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