Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Diagnosing Asthma.
Asthma diagnosis is based on repeated, careful measurements of how efficiently the patient can force air out of the lungs and on a thorough medical history and laboratory tests to find out what triggers the patient's acute attacks. People with asthma react to external irritants in a way that non-asthmatics don't. Many, but not all, sufferers have allergies that cause their bodies to produce an abnormal array of chemicals in response to environmental allergens. In that sense, asthma is like pollen allergies, hives, and eczema. But in asthma, the allergic reaction contributes to inflammation of the airways rather than of skin, eyes, or nose and throat. An acute asthma attack may come on rapidly after exposure to an irritant or develop slowly over several days or weeks, which can complicate the job of identifying a patient's asthma triggers. Which drugs asthma patients need, when to use them, and how much to use depend largely on the character of their illness, as shown by the degree of breathing impairment and the frequency and severity of acute attacks. Many docotors and researchers agree that the first line of defense is avoidance of whatever brings on an acute asthma episode. In some asthmatics, attacks can be brought on by strenuous exercise, exposure to cold outdoor air, industrial or household chemicals and food additives such as sulfites. Influenza or even cold viruses can also trigger asthma episodes. There are many cases where triggers cannot be identified, even after a thorough investigation.
Asthma attack .
Knowing what provokes an asthma attack is critically important in prevention, but it's often difficult or impractical to avoid contact with triggering irritants. Today, however, doctors can prescribe drugs to lessen the risk of acute attacks after exposure to an offending irritant, as well as halt attacks that can't be prevented.
The drugs used to treat asthma fall into two broad categories: controllers to prevent acute attacks and relievers that check acute symptoms when they occur. Some drugs do both.
In light of mounting evidence that asthma is fundamentally an inflammatory disease, asthma authorities today regard inhaled corticosteroids--marketed under numerous brand names as the most effective agents for controlling airway inflammation and thus preventing acute asthma attacks. Corticosteroids in pill or tablet form and in liquid form for children are prescribed long-term for some patients with severe asthma, or short-term for patients with a serious asthma episode.
Bronchodilators work to help open the breathing tubes (bronchi), but do not treat the underlying inflammation. There are both short-acting and long-acting bronchodilators. Long-acting inhaled bronchodilators, and long-acting oral bronchodilators, are often used in conjunction with anti-inflammatory agents to control symptoms. They don't provide immediate relief of symptoms, but their preventive action persists for many hours, which makes them useful in controlling attacks that might occur during hours of sleep.
Drugs to bring quick relief in acute asthma attacks are chiefly short-acting inhaled bronchodilators that act rapidly but for a relatively brief time to relax bronchial constriction. Although these drugs are effective in treating asthma, there is some controversy about their safety, especially when they are overused. Scientific debate makes it clear, however, that an increasing need for inhaled bronchodilators, or a decreasing response to each dose, is a signal that the patient's asthma is not being adequately controlled. Patients who have an increasing need for short-acting inhaled bronchodilators should be reevaluated promptly by their physicians.
Both prescription and over-the-counter short-acting bronchodilators are available. Like the prescription drugs, the OTC drugs act only to provide symptom and relief, and they are generally effective for a shorter period. They may be useful, therefore, as temporary treatment for mild asthma attacks. Ready availability in drugstores makes the OTC products potentially helpful as a "stopgap" for patients who do not have their prescription medication at hand when an asthma attack occurs. More importantly, patients who use OTC inhalers should still seek advice from a health professional about the long-term treatment of their asthma.
The key to effective, long-term treatment of asthma is finding the drugs and dosage plan most effective in dealing with or preventing acute episodes. But effective treatment depends as well on the patient and the care-giver knowing what the various anti-asthma drugs do, when and in what amount each drug should be used, when a change in symptoms or in the response to a particular drug requires a call or visit to the physician, and when to get emergency help. Physicians who specialize in treating asthmatics go over these points in detail as part of an overall treatment plan designed and, as necessary, adjusted to meet the needs of each individual patient.
A cure for asthma is judged by experts to be still a far-off possibility. But the majority of asthma sufferers can lead essentially normal, symptom-free lives by understanding and sticking to a well-planned strategy to keep clear of asthma triggers and to use the right drugs in the right way.
The drugs used to treat asthma fall into two broad categories: controllers to prevent acute attacks and relievers that check acute symptoms when they occur. Some drugs do both.
In light of mounting evidence that asthma is fundamentally an inflammatory disease, asthma authorities today regard inhaled corticosteroids--marketed under numerous brand names as the most effective agents for controlling airway inflammation and thus preventing acute asthma attacks. Corticosteroids in pill or tablet form and in liquid form for children are prescribed long-term for some patients with severe asthma, or short-term for patients with a serious asthma episode.
Bronchodilators work to help open the breathing tubes (bronchi), but do not treat the underlying inflammation. There are both short-acting and long-acting bronchodilators. Long-acting inhaled bronchodilators, and long-acting oral bronchodilators, are often used in conjunction with anti-inflammatory agents to control symptoms. They don't provide immediate relief of symptoms, but their preventive action persists for many hours, which makes them useful in controlling attacks that might occur during hours of sleep.
Drugs to bring quick relief in acute asthma attacks are chiefly short-acting inhaled bronchodilators that act rapidly but for a relatively brief time to relax bronchial constriction. Although these drugs are effective in treating asthma, there is some controversy about their safety, especially when they are overused. Scientific debate makes it clear, however, that an increasing need for inhaled bronchodilators, or a decreasing response to each dose, is a signal that the patient's asthma is not being adequately controlled. Patients who have an increasing need for short-acting inhaled bronchodilators should be reevaluated promptly by their physicians.
Both prescription and over-the-counter short-acting bronchodilators are available. Like the prescription drugs, the OTC drugs act only to provide symptom and relief, and they are generally effective for a shorter period. They may be useful, therefore, as temporary treatment for mild asthma attacks. Ready availability in drugstores makes the OTC products potentially helpful as a "stopgap" for patients who do not have their prescription medication at hand when an asthma attack occurs. More importantly, patients who use OTC inhalers should still seek advice from a health professional about the long-term treatment of their asthma.
The key to effective, long-term treatment of asthma is finding the drugs and dosage plan most effective in dealing with or preventing acute episodes. But effective treatment depends as well on the patient and the care-giver knowing what the various anti-asthma drugs do, when and in what amount each drug should be used, when a change in symptoms or in the response to a particular drug requires a call or visit to the physician, and when to get emergency help. Physicians who specialize in treating asthmatics go over these points in detail as part of an overall treatment plan designed and, as necessary, adjusted to meet the needs of each individual patient.
A cure for asthma is judged by experts to be still a far-off possibility. But the majority of asthma sufferers can lead essentially normal, symptom-free lives by understanding and sticking to a well-planned strategy to keep clear of asthma triggers and to use the right drugs in the right way.
Bronchitis symptoms.
This is not a difficult task, especially if you are a healthy person, your only problem being bronchitis. Antibiotics are not one of the medication that work in case of bronchitis. Furthermore, if there is already a problem with your lungs, or with your heart, the bronchitis treatment will be a little more aggressive.
There are two types of bronchitis that one can have: acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. The acute bronchitis case is more easy to treat. Most of all the acute bronchitis cases go away in about two to three weeks. There is no special treatment necessary in cases of acute bronchitis, in almost all cases of bronchitis home treatment being the only one that is needed. This home treatment against bronchitis includes:
- realiving the cough, which is the trade mark for bronchitis; this is done by drinking a lot of fluids, taking cough drops and staying away from any irritants that may irritate your lungs even more if you have acute bronchitis; a person can also use in cases of bronchitis cough suppressants; these may help you from coughing; another way to go is using expectorants in cases of bronchitis, because these make coughing much easier and also bring up the mucus that is create when having bronchitis;
- if you have a case of acute bronchitis, the best thing to do is avoid alcohol and caffeine; these products may case the loose of fluid in your body;
- if you are a smoke and also suffer from bronchitis, the best thing to do is cut back on the daily number of cigarettes or even stop smoking, if possible;
- because acute bronchitis is an infection, there is a lot of energy used by your body to fight against bronchitis; so in this period you should get a lot of rest and give your body a chance to recuperate and develop the necessary strength to fight bronchitis;
- to fight against fever and the body aches that you might have when suffering from acute bronchitis, you should take aspirin or ibuprofen; however, be careful not to give aspirin to any bronchitis patient that is under twenty years old;
These are some of the things that need to be made at home in order to heal from bronchitis. However, if your doctor considers that in your bronchitis case, there is the need for medication, these may often include the following:
- beta agonists, which can dialate your airways, thus realiving the bronchitis symptom, coughing; but the bad thing about this bronchitis medication is that it may have some side effects, which include tremor or shaking;
- antibiotics are only used in cases of bronchitis where there is the risk of complications.
There are two types of bronchitis that one can have: acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. The acute bronchitis case is more easy to treat. Most of all the acute bronchitis cases go away in about two to three weeks. There is no special treatment necessary in cases of acute bronchitis, in almost all cases of bronchitis home treatment being the only one that is needed. This home treatment against bronchitis includes:
- realiving the cough, which is the trade mark for bronchitis; this is done by drinking a lot of fluids, taking cough drops and staying away from any irritants that may irritate your lungs even more if you have acute bronchitis; a person can also use in cases of bronchitis cough suppressants; these may help you from coughing; another way to go is using expectorants in cases of bronchitis, because these make coughing much easier and also bring up the mucus that is create when having bronchitis;
- if you have a case of acute bronchitis, the best thing to do is avoid alcohol and caffeine; these products may case the loose of fluid in your body;
- if you are a smoke and also suffer from bronchitis, the best thing to do is cut back on the daily number of cigarettes or even stop smoking, if possible;
- because acute bronchitis is an infection, there is a lot of energy used by your body to fight against bronchitis; so in this period you should get a lot of rest and give your body a chance to recuperate and develop the necessary strength to fight bronchitis;
- to fight against fever and the body aches that you might have when suffering from acute bronchitis, you should take aspirin or ibuprofen; however, be careful not to give aspirin to any bronchitis patient that is under twenty years old;
These are some of the things that need to be made at home in order to heal from bronchitis. However, if your doctor considers that in your bronchitis case, there is the need for medication, these may often include the following:
- beta agonists, which can dialate your airways, thus realiving the bronchitis symptom, coughing; but the bad thing about this bronchitis medication is that it may have some side effects, which include tremor or shaking;
- antibiotics are only used in cases of bronchitis where there is the risk of complications.
Bronchitis cure.
No matter who gets bronchitis in the family (and we hope it just doesn’t happen), there are many natural remedies out there that are safe and effective. The smell of this remedy may make everyone hungry, but it’s sure to help break up the lung congestion from the bronchitis.
It’s simple really: Fry up some onions and let them cool until they’re not too hot to handle. Rub the bronchitis sufferer’s chest with olive oil, the lay the onions on the chest. Cover the onions with a thick cloth, preferably an old cotton towel or a piece of flannel. Use a hot water bottle to lay over the towel; please be extra careful with the heat, especially in young children. Of course, this one requires your constant supervision with the young ones, but onions are a very effective treatment for lung congestion.
It’s simple really: Fry up some onions and let them cool until they’re not too hot to handle. Rub the bronchitis sufferer’s chest with olive oil, the lay the onions on the chest. Cover the onions with a thick cloth, preferably an old cotton towel or a piece of flannel. Use a hot water bottle to lay over the towel; please be extra careful with the heat, especially in young children. Of course, this one requires your constant supervision with the young ones, but onions are a very effective treatment for lung congestion.
Bronchitis children.
Before getting into the treatment of bronchitis, it would be better to understand how the condition first. Bronchitis is a respiratory infection that can be mistakenly similar with ordinary colds or pneumonia. This is brought about by a number of factors including air pollution, smoking, rapid climate changes and exposure to certain chemicals. In children this is mostly caused by bacterial or viral contact.
Bronchitis happens when the air passages of your child's lungs gets irritated and swollen, causing coughing and breathing problems. Bronchitis usually starts from a simple upper respiratory infection (usually colds or flu) that was not given proper attention. From there, the infection spreads from your child's nose and throat going down further to infect the windpipe and airways resulting in bronchitis.
The most common sign of bronchitis is frequent coughing which starts off unproductive at first then turns into productive coughing a few days afterwards (presence of mucus) which tends to get worse during the night. The coughing can sometimes cause your child to gag and vomit because of the amount of mucus his/her body is producing. As time goes on chest pains and wheezing will start to manifest as well and can last several weeks long. Some of the other symptoms include sore throat, fever, chills, and fatigue.
Thankfully bronchitis is the type of illness that with proper treatment just goes away on its own. In order to ensure safety though it would be best to have your child checked in order to eliminate any possibility of other infections. Bronchitis is usually caused by viruses making antibiotics useless. Even doctors actually suggest that you just continue to give home treatments the same as you did when your child had the cold in treating bronchitis. Letting them drink plenty of water (not soda, juice, or tea just plain lukewarm water) will help, over the counter medications such as cough syrup and operating a humidifier can also help.
To prevent your child from acquiring bronchitis teach them the value of cleanliness. Hand washing or sanitizing is one of the best ways to prevent illnesses from spreading. If you have other people watching over your child from time to time it would also be better to suggest that they wash their hands as well. Also teach your child to cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and tell him to do the same when other person around him/her coughs or sneezes.
Bronchitis just goes away on its own with proper care. If you think your child may have bronchitis it would be best to have him/her checked because there might be an underlying cause other than bronchitis.
Bronchitis happens when the air passages of your child's lungs gets irritated and swollen, causing coughing and breathing problems. Bronchitis usually starts from a simple upper respiratory infection (usually colds or flu) that was not given proper attention. From there, the infection spreads from your child's nose and throat going down further to infect the windpipe and airways resulting in bronchitis.
The most common sign of bronchitis is frequent coughing which starts off unproductive at first then turns into productive coughing a few days afterwards (presence of mucus) which tends to get worse during the night. The coughing can sometimes cause your child to gag and vomit because of the amount of mucus his/her body is producing. As time goes on chest pains and wheezing will start to manifest as well and can last several weeks long. Some of the other symptoms include sore throat, fever, chills, and fatigue.
Thankfully bronchitis is the type of illness that with proper treatment just goes away on its own. In order to ensure safety though it would be best to have your child checked in order to eliminate any possibility of other infections. Bronchitis is usually caused by viruses making antibiotics useless. Even doctors actually suggest that you just continue to give home treatments the same as you did when your child had the cold in treating bronchitis. Letting them drink plenty of water (not soda, juice, or tea just plain lukewarm water) will help, over the counter medications such as cough syrup and operating a humidifier can also help.
To prevent your child from acquiring bronchitis teach them the value of cleanliness. Hand washing or sanitizing is one of the best ways to prevent illnesses from spreading. If you have other people watching over your child from time to time it would also be better to suggest that they wash their hands as well. Also teach your child to cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and tell him to do the same when other person around him/her coughs or sneezes.
Bronchitis just goes away on its own with proper care. If you think your child may have bronchitis it would be best to have him/her checked because there might be an underlying cause other than bronchitis.
Finding a bronchitis cure
Finding a bronchitis cure can be a tricky thing since so many doctors want to just prescribe an antibiotic when it is normally not even needed.
The reason being it is not needed is due to the fact that more bronchitis cases are caused by viral infections, not bacterial.
Bronchitis is a respiratory condition that affects the bronchi. They become inflamed and full of mucous. Bronchitis usually occurs when you have a cold. It will normally go away on its own in a few days, but the cough will linger for a few weeks.
If antibiotics won’t help you, then what will? One of the most widely used natural remedies to cure bronchitis is aromatherapy. Eucalyptus oil is one of the best to inhale which provides relief to inflammation.
Another great bronchitis cure is cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper helps break up the congestion in your lungs to help you produce a better cough.
Another natural remedy you can try is preparing a tea with a garlic and ginger mixture. Drinking this tea 3-4 times a day will help cure your bronchitis.
Another bronchitis cure you can try is a tea made from creosote bush. This is an herb that is widely used for respiratory problems.
If you want to get rid of some that phlegm, try making a tea with pleurisy root. Coltsfoot, another herb, is known for its expectorant properties.
This herb stimulates the cilia to move mucous out of the airways. It also suppresses the production of the protein that triggers bronchial spasms.
There are a few other bronchitis cures that are really helpful. One that specifically soothers the throat and stops the spasms that causes cough is an herb called mullien. This herb also has expectorant properties.
You can also break up congestion in the lungs with massage. This is a bronchitis cure that is probably the most enjoyable.
You can simply massage the chest and back with special massage oil or vegetable oil, or have someone else do it for you. It is also a good idea to take additional supplements of vitamins A and C. These two vitamins will help heal the inflammation in your bronchial tubes.
The reason being it is not needed is due to the fact that more bronchitis cases are caused by viral infections, not bacterial.
Bronchitis is a respiratory condition that affects the bronchi. They become inflamed and full of mucous. Bronchitis usually occurs when you have a cold. It will normally go away on its own in a few days, but the cough will linger for a few weeks.
If antibiotics won’t help you, then what will? One of the most widely used natural remedies to cure bronchitis is aromatherapy. Eucalyptus oil is one of the best to inhale which provides relief to inflammation.
Another great bronchitis cure is cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper helps break up the congestion in your lungs to help you produce a better cough.
Another natural remedy you can try is preparing a tea with a garlic and ginger mixture. Drinking this tea 3-4 times a day will help cure your bronchitis.
Another bronchitis cure you can try is a tea made from creosote bush. This is an herb that is widely used for respiratory problems.
If you want to get rid of some that phlegm, try making a tea with pleurisy root. Coltsfoot, another herb, is known for its expectorant properties.
This herb stimulates the cilia to move mucous out of the airways. It also suppresses the production of the protein that triggers bronchial spasms.
There are a few other bronchitis cures that are really helpful. One that specifically soothers the throat and stops the spasms that causes cough is an herb called mullien. This herb also has expectorant properties.
You can also break up congestion in the lungs with massage. This is a bronchitis cure that is probably the most enjoyable.
You can simply massage the chest and back with special massage oil or vegetable oil, or have someone else do it for you. It is also a good idea to take additional supplements of vitamins A and C. These two vitamins will help heal the inflammation in your bronchial tubes.
Are you trying to find a cure for bronchitis?
Sometimes it can be rather frustrating when you have a nasty, mucous-producing cough.
It is very tempting to go to your doctor and have him/her prescribe an antibiotic. Antibiotics won’t cure bronchitis unless it is caused by a bacterial infection (which doesn’t happen very often). Antibiotics will hurt you more than help you in the long run.
Bronchitis happens when your bronchial tubes get infected. Infection will cause additional phlegm to build up, which obstructs your airways. Your body’s natural response to an obstruction is to cough it out. However, the more you cough the more inflamed your bronchial tubes get.
Instead of receiving a prescription of antibiotics that is easy to fill and not explain, you will get some great information from an alternative doctor.
Please understand that if you need a cure for bronchitis that is only prescribed by medical doctors, you should go seek that type of advice. Bronchitis caused by bacterial infections is a great example of needing a prescription.
Sometimes to cure bronchitis you need to call on your common sense. Drinking a lot of fluid and resting is probably the best medicine, but if you feel like you need to see a doctor, go see one.
It is very tempting to go to your doctor and have him/her prescribe an antibiotic. Antibiotics won’t cure bronchitis unless it is caused by a bacterial infection (which doesn’t happen very often). Antibiotics will hurt you more than help you in the long run.
Bronchitis happens when your bronchial tubes get infected. Infection will cause additional phlegm to build up, which obstructs your airways. Your body’s natural response to an obstruction is to cough it out. However, the more you cough the more inflamed your bronchial tubes get.
Instead of receiving a prescription of antibiotics that is easy to fill and not explain, you will get some great information from an alternative doctor.
Please understand that if you need a cure for bronchitis that is only prescribed by medical doctors, you should go seek that type of advice. Bronchitis caused by bacterial infections is a great example of needing a prescription.
Sometimes to cure bronchitis you need to call on your common sense. Drinking a lot of fluid and resting is probably the best medicine, but if you feel like you need to see a doctor, go see one.
Bronchitis Treatment .
If you have bronchitis and want to get well fast, then you should think about trying out some home remedies. Bronchitis is actually quite easy to treat by yourself, so long as you know what to do. Here are some common bronchitis treatments you can do at home to speed up your recovery:
1) Hydrate – make sure that you get plenty of fluids, as this helps flush out the phlegm and helps relieve the dryness and itchiness of your throat, which could cause coughs.
Hydrating properly means drinking water and juice. Try and stay away from caffeine and alcohol, these drinks actually dehydrate the body and could slow down your recovery. Water therapy is one of the best bronchitis treatments out there.
2) Humidifier/Vaporizer – use these in order to make sure that the air you breathe in stays moist. This will help relieve your airways and ease the irritation caused by bronchitis.
If you don’t have a humidifier/vaporizer, you could improvise by heating up some water and then breathing in the steam. Make sure the steam’s not too hot, though.
3) Sleep – rest is the best bronchitis treatment you can have. Getting plenty of sleep and reserving your energy will help you recover from bronchitis unbelievably fast.
By taking a rest, you are actually empowering your body to use your energy reserves for your healing. Also, if you’re not coughing if you’re asleep so rest would be great for you.
4) Stay away from irritants – there are certain substances that just seem to trigger coughs. You need to stay away from anything that could be considered an irritant to your lungs. This means you need to stay away from cigarettes, dust, and cold air. This will help you keep from coughing.
These are just some of the bronchitis treatments you can use at home to help relieve your symptoms. You could also take some non-prescription medication top help you recover faster.
However, it is recommended that you visit a physician if your symptoms haven’t eased up with the help of the medication. After all, you shouldn’t be reluctant about getting help with your health.
1) Hydrate – make sure that you get plenty of fluids, as this helps flush out the phlegm and helps relieve the dryness and itchiness of your throat, which could cause coughs.
Hydrating properly means drinking water and juice. Try and stay away from caffeine and alcohol, these drinks actually dehydrate the body and could slow down your recovery. Water therapy is one of the best bronchitis treatments out there.
2) Humidifier/Vaporizer – use these in order to make sure that the air you breathe in stays moist. This will help relieve your airways and ease the irritation caused by bronchitis.
If you don’t have a humidifier/vaporizer, you could improvise by heating up some water and then breathing in the steam. Make sure the steam’s not too hot, though.
3) Sleep – rest is the best bronchitis treatment you can have. Getting plenty of sleep and reserving your energy will help you recover from bronchitis unbelievably fast.
By taking a rest, you are actually empowering your body to use your energy reserves for your healing. Also, if you’re not coughing if you’re asleep so rest would be great for you.
4) Stay away from irritants – there are certain substances that just seem to trigger coughs. You need to stay away from anything that could be considered an irritant to your lungs. This means you need to stay away from cigarettes, dust, and cold air. This will help you keep from coughing.
These are just some of the bronchitis treatments you can use at home to help relieve your symptoms. You could also take some non-prescription medication top help you recover faster.
However, it is recommended that you visit a physician if your symptoms haven’t eased up with the help of the medication. After all, you shouldn’t be reluctant about getting help with your health.
RSV .
This particular virus has gotten a lot of attention in recent years because of the harmful effects it can have on small children. In severe cases, death has even been reported.
That is really scary to most parents. RSV is rather common though. 50% of children will get this virus before or by the time they turn one, and almost 100% get it by the time they reach the age of two. It may just seem like a really bad cold, and was actually the RSV bug. It can also cause pneumonia in small children.
Bronchitis in children is very common after the child’s first RSV infection. Between 25-40% will develop bronchitis or pneumonia.
However, only about 2% will need hospitalization, and this usually happens when a baby is less than 6 months old. Premature babies are more at risk for having RSV than babies who were delivered around their due date.
The RSV virus is known to cause infection in the respiratory system. Once the body has fought this off once, it is possible to get it repeatedly. This due to a weakened immunity, however, each time it is contracted the symptoms are usually less severe.
When the immune system is down, this is when other infections are likely to be contracted, bronchitis being one of them. This disorder usually occurs in the winter time and is the most common respiratory problem among people of all ages.
Usually bronchitis is caused by a virus that turns into an infection. The symptoms of bronchitis can linger even though the bronchitis is no longer an infection.
Bacteria caused bronchitis occurs less frequently, but it can happen. In most cases, it is a result of an upper infection in your respiratory system. Sometime bronchitis can be caused by both a virus and bacteria, which usually results in more severe symptoms.
When bronchitis in children occurs after RSV, they will have a wheezier cough than before and will produce more mucous.
That is really scary to most parents. RSV is rather common though. 50% of children will get this virus before or by the time they turn one, and almost 100% get it by the time they reach the age of two. It may just seem like a really bad cold, and was actually the RSV bug. It can also cause pneumonia in small children.
Bronchitis in children is very common after the child’s first RSV infection. Between 25-40% will develop bronchitis or pneumonia.
However, only about 2% will need hospitalization, and this usually happens when a baby is less than 6 months old. Premature babies are more at risk for having RSV than babies who were delivered around their due date.
The RSV virus is known to cause infection in the respiratory system. Once the body has fought this off once, it is possible to get it repeatedly. This due to a weakened immunity, however, each time it is contracted the symptoms are usually less severe.
When the immune system is down, this is when other infections are likely to be contracted, bronchitis being one of them. This disorder usually occurs in the winter time and is the most common respiratory problem among people of all ages.
Usually bronchitis is caused by a virus that turns into an infection. The symptoms of bronchitis can linger even though the bronchitis is no longer an infection.
Bacteria caused bronchitis occurs less frequently, but it can happen. In most cases, it is a result of an upper infection in your respiratory system. Sometime bronchitis can be caused by both a virus and bacteria, which usually results in more severe symptoms.
When bronchitis in children occurs after RSV, they will have a wheezier cough than before and will produce more mucous.
Bronchitis is a common infection .
Bronchitis can happen to anyone regardless of age.
In most cases, bronchitis comes along when you have a cold or flu. In many cases, medical attention is not needed, especially if it is caused by a virus.
Usually in this case the condition will clear itself out in a couple of days. There are other types of bronchitis, however, that will require some medical attention.
One of these persisting types of bronchitis is bacterial bronchitis. The only this type of bronchitis will dissipate is through antibiotic treatments.
Bronchitis can result in acute or chronic conditions. These terms relates to the length or period of time that you suffer from bronchitis and its intensity.
Under acute conditions you will have intense symptoms that go way quickly. With chronic conditions, on the other hand, you will have more moderate symptoms that stay around for a long time. Bronchitis causes inflammation, irritation, and obstruction to the airways making it difficult to breathe.
If acute bronchitis is caused by a virus, you won’t need medical attention and will usually go away on its own in a few days. You can usually determine if you have bacterial bronchitis if the symptoms don’t lessen or go away in a few days.
You will need medical attention in this case. Some of the normal symptoms of acute bronchitis (regardless if it viral or bacterial) includes coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest soreness when you breathe.
You can also determine if your bronchitis is bacterial is your mucous is yellowish. If you are coughing blood, you need to see a doctor quickly. This usually points to pneumonia or another complication.
If your acute bronchitis doesn’t go away completely after a couple of weeks, it can sometimes turn into chronic bronchitis. Even though the symptoms become more moderate to deal with, ongoing symptoms can lead to other complications. If your bronchitis seems to be holding on, this is also a time to see your doctor.
Bronchitis, in general, is difficult to diagnose. It shares symptoms with other breathing disorders. For a correct diagnosis, lab tests and physical examinations will help determine if you have bronchitis or not.
It is best if you also try to reduce or eliminate your exposure to irritants such as dust, smoke, pollens, pollutants, and chemicals. Drinking plenty of fluids will also help. Remember, antibiotics should only be taken if you have bacterial bronchitis. Using a humidifier can also loosen up mucous to enable a more productive cough.
In most cases, bronchitis comes along when you have a cold or flu. In many cases, medical attention is not needed, especially if it is caused by a virus.
Usually in this case the condition will clear itself out in a couple of days. There are other types of bronchitis, however, that will require some medical attention.
One of these persisting types of bronchitis is bacterial bronchitis. The only this type of bronchitis will dissipate is through antibiotic treatments.
Bronchitis can result in acute or chronic conditions. These terms relates to the length or period of time that you suffer from bronchitis and its intensity.
Under acute conditions you will have intense symptoms that go way quickly. With chronic conditions, on the other hand, you will have more moderate symptoms that stay around for a long time. Bronchitis causes inflammation, irritation, and obstruction to the airways making it difficult to breathe.
If acute bronchitis is caused by a virus, you won’t need medical attention and will usually go away on its own in a few days. You can usually determine if you have bacterial bronchitis if the symptoms don’t lessen or go away in a few days.
You will need medical attention in this case. Some of the normal symptoms of acute bronchitis (regardless if it viral or bacterial) includes coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest soreness when you breathe.
You can also determine if your bronchitis is bacterial is your mucous is yellowish. If you are coughing blood, you need to see a doctor quickly. This usually points to pneumonia or another complication.
If your acute bronchitis doesn’t go away completely after a couple of weeks, it can sometimes turn into chronic bronchitis. Even though the symptoms become more moderate to deal with, ongoing symptoms can lead to other complications. If your bronchitis seems to be holding on, this is also a time to see your doctor.
Bronchitis, in general, is difficult to diagnose. It shares symptoms with other breathing disorders. For a correct diagnosis, lab tests and physical examinations will help determine if you have bronchitis or not.
It is best if you also try to reduce or eliminate your exposure to irritants such as dust, smoke, pollens, pollutants, and chemicals. Drinking plenty of fluids will also help. Remember, antibiotics should only be taken if you have bacterial bronchitis. Using a humidifier can also loosen up mucous to enable a more productive cough.
Other signs of bronchitis .
Do you have a persisting wet cough and aren’t sure what kind of problem you are experiencing? Well, let’s talk a little bit about the signs of bronchitis to see if that is why you have that nasty cough.
Bronchitis is basically an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Most times, bronchitis comes on after a cold, sore throat, or influenza.
If you live in an area where there is a cold climate that can sometimes produce the beginnings of bronchitis. In most cases the cause is related to a virus, but other irritants such as pollution, pollen, or smoke can be the triggers.
Symptoms of bronchitis normally last for a couple of weeks. If you have a chronic form of bronchitis, the effects can last for a lot longer and will need special medical treatment.
In healthy lungs, there are hair-like organisms that push out irritants like dust, pollen, smoke, etc. But when there is an infection, producing too much mucous, these little hair-like organisms, called cilia, have a more difficult time working properly.
When this happens, you get an accumulation of mucous in the bronchial tubes. And consequently, there is a cough that tries to get rid of it. This is one of the most common signs of bronchitis, a mucousy cough.
Other signs of bronchitis include wheezing and difficulty breathing. Wheezing happens when the circular muscles in the bronchial tubes contract, called bronchospasm.
This makes your cough less productive, keeping that nasty mucous inside your bronchial tubes. You can also experience pain or soreness in your chest or upper abdominal region.
Normally, bronchitis goes away on its own if it is caused by a virus. However, when you get a bout that won’t go away and doesn’t respond to treatment, it can progress to a chronic obstructive airway disease.
This can affect the amount of oxygen your body receives for proper maintenance. This can affect the color of your skin and more importantly your heart.
If you are experiencing any signs of bronchitis, don’t wait too long to see your doctor if you condition worsens or just won’t go away in a couple of weeks.
Bronchitis is basically an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Most times, bronchitis comes on after a cold, sore throat, or influenza.
If you live in an area where there is a cold climate that can sometimes produce the beginnings of bronchitis. In most cases the cause is related to a virus, but other irritants such as pollution, pollen, or smoke can be the triggers.
Symptoms of bronchitis normally last for a couple of weeks. If you have a chronic form of bronchitis, the effects can last for a lot longer and will need special medical treatment.
In healthy lungs, there are hair-like organisms that push out irritants like dust, pollen, smoke, etc. But when there is an infection, producing too much mucous, these little hair-like organisms, called cilia, have a more difficult time working properly.
When this happens, you get an accumulation of mucous in the bronchial tubes. And consequently, there is a cough that tries to get rid of it. This is one of the most common signs of bronchitis, a mucousy cough.
Other signs of bronchitis include wheezing and difficulty breathing. Wheezing happens when the circular muscles in the bronchial tubes contract, called bronchospasm.
This makes your cough less productive, keeping that nasty mucous inside your bronchial tubes. You can also experience pain or soreness in your chest or upper abdominal region.
Normally, bronchitis goes away on its own if it is caused by a virus. However, when you get a bout that won’t go away and doesn’t respond to treatment, it can progress to a chronic obstructive airway disease.
This can affect the amount of oxygen your body receives for proper maintenance. This can affect the color of your skin and more importantly your heart.
If you are experiencing any signs of bronchitis, don’t wait too long to see your doctor if you condition worsens or just won’t go away in a couple of weeks.
What is bronchitis?
It is a difficult disease for your body to fight off and spreads easily to other people. When treating bronchitis, get plenty of rest and drink a lot of fluids. Water will help produce a more effective cough.
If your bronchitis is viral, antibiotics will not help reduce your symptoms. They actually may prevent your body from healing itself, if you don’t have bacterial bronchitis.
The respiratory system is one of the most vulnerable in the body. This is partly due to exposure of environment factors. Bronchitis is one of the many lung disorders you could get. So, what is bronchitis exactly?
Well, this is when your bronchial tubes get infected. The airways become inflamed and overproduce mucous. Mucous normally functions as a protector of your airways, but when there is too much of it, it can cause obstructions to your breathing.
There are basically two ways that you can get bronchitis. You can get if from viruses or bacteria. However, most bronchitis cases are due to viral infections. This is when a virus attacks the bronchial tubes and causes infection.
This usually happens after your immune system has just fought off a cold and is weakened. As your body attempts to fight off the infection, more swelling occurs in your airways. Your body usually takes some time to properly fight off this illness. That is why sufficient rest is essential. What is bronchitis like when it is bacterial?
This is a rare cause of bronchitis, but it sometimes happens. This is when you breathe in bacteria instead of a virus. Bronchitis can also be caused by fungus, which is even rarer than bacterial causes.
Now that you know that most bronchitis cases are viral, how do we contract the problem? The viruses that are responsible for causing acute bronchitis are usually spread through the air by someone else who has bronchitis.
This happens when they cough. You can also get the virus simply by touch, especially touching the hand of someone who is infected, or something that they have touched. You are more susceptible to bronchitis if you smoke or work in places where there are airborne irritants.
If your bronchitis is viral, antibiotics will not help reduce your symptoms. They actually may prevent your body from healing itself, if you don’t have bacterial bronchitis.
The respiratory system is one of the most vulnerable in the body. This is partly due to exposure of environment factors. Bronchitis is one of the many lung disorders you could get. So, what is bronchitis exactly?
Well, this is when your bronchial tubes get infected. The airways become inflamed and overproduce mucous. Mucous normally functions as a protector of your airways, but when there is too much of it, it can cause obstructions to your breathing.
There are basically two ways that you can get bronchitis. You can get if from viruses or bacteria. However, most bronchitis cases are due to viral infections. This is when a virus attacks the bronchial tubes and causes infection.
This usually happens after your immune system has just fought off a cold and is weakened. As your body attempts to fight off the infection, more swelling occurs in your airways. Your body usually takes some time to properly fight off this illness. That is why sufficient rest is essential. What is bronchitis like when it is bacterial?
This is a rare cause of bronchitis, but it sometimes happens. This is when you breathe in bacteria instead of a virus. Bronchitis can also be caused by fungus, which is even rarer than bacterial causes.
Now that you know that most bronchitis cases are viral, how do we contract the problem? The viruses that are responsible for causing acute bronchitis are usually spread through the air by someone else who has bronchitis.
This happens when they cough. You can also get the virus simply by touch, especially touching the hand of someone who is infected, or something that they have touched. You are more susceptible to bronchitis if you smoke or work in places where there are airborne irritants.
Asthmatic bronchitis.
If you are an asthma sufferer, it is likely that you will sometimes develop asthmatic bronchitis. Once you have severe respiratory problems over a long period of time, that causes obstructions of the airways, this is usually when asthmatic bronchitis usually starts up.
Those that suffer with asthmatic bronchitis usually suffer from chronic bronchitis as well. When you have these two conditions, the treatments that you were using for asthma will no longer be effective. When mucus comes into the picture, it becomes more difficult to clear the airways.
It is sometimes difficult for physicians to determine what kind of problem you may have because chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthmatic bronchitis all generate the same symptoms.
Doctors will usually try to determine what problem you may have by your report of your symptoms. If you suspect asthmatic bronchitis, because you are an asthma suffer, you may want to remind your doctor of this. Special lab tests can be done to give you a better diagnosis.
When talking about chronic respiratory problems, asthmatic bronchitis is relatively common. Some of the symptoms involve inflammation and irritation of the airways. The irritation is normally caused by dust, pollen, chemicals, or viruses.
These irritants cause the mucous membrane, along with other tissues to become involved. The respiratory tract has several defenses to prevent irritants from causing problems, but sometimes these irritants can break through the wall of defense.
One of these defensive mechanisms involves the bronchial tubes’ production of mucous. This substance covers the respiratory tract and organs for protection.
In addition, the respiratory tract and organs are covered with cilia which act as little brooms to sweep the irritants back out. If you have chronic exposure to irritants, however, your body may not be able to prevent the irritant from causing a problem.
Asthmatic bronchitis usually caused by irritants instead of viruses and bacteria. It is also more likely if you have suffered asthma since childhood for you to contract asthmatic bronchitis. If you smoke, this will also increase your chances.
Medical treatments for this condition usually aid in clearing the airways and fighting against bacteria. The treatments usually consist of antibiotics and/or inhaled medicines.
If asthmatic bronchitis goes untreated, just like chronic bronchitis, this could lead to additional health problems. It is best if you avoid conditions where there are irritants in the air.
Those that suffer with asthmatic bronchitis usually suffer from chronic bronchitis as well. When you have these two conditions, the treatments that you were using for asthma will no longer be effective. When mucus comes into the picture, it becomes more difficult to clear the airways.
It is sometimes difficult for physicians to determine what kind of problem you may have because chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthmatic bronchitis all generate the same symptoms.
Doctors will usually try to determine what problem you may have by your report of your symptoms. If you suspect asthmatic bronchitis, because you are an asthma suffer, you may want to remind your doctor of this. Special lab tests can be done to give you a better diagnosis.
When talking about chronic respiratory problems, asthmatic bronchitis is relatively common. Some of the symptoms involve inflammation and irritation of the airways. The irritation is normally caused by dust, pollen, chemicals, or viruses.
These irritants cause the mucous membrane, along with other tissues to become involved. The respiratory tract has several defenses to prevent irritants from causing problems, but sometimes these irritants can break through the wall of defense.
One of these defensive mechanisms involves the bronchial tubes’ production of mucous. This substance covers the respiratory tract and organs for protection.
In addition, the respiratory tract and organs are covered with cilia which act as little brooms to sweep the irritants back out. If you have chronic exposure to irritants, however, your body may not be able to prevent the irritant from causing a problem.
Asthmatic bronchitis usually caused by irritants instead of viruses and bacteria. It is also more likely if you have suffered asthma since childhood for you to contract asthmatic bronchitis. If you smoke, this will also increase your chances.
Medical treatments for this condition usually aid in clearing the airways and fighting against bacteria. The treatments usually consist of antibiotics and/or inhaled medicines.
If asthmatic bronchitis goes untreated, just like chronic bronchitis, this could lead to additional health problems. It is best if you avoid conditions where there are irritants in the air.
Acute bronchitis .
Can affect anyone, but it is more prevalent in people over 50. Acute bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes become inflamed. This results in an overproduction of mucous. Normally mucous acts a protectant, but when there is too much of it, airways can become obstructed.
There are various causes of bronchitis. The most common cause of acute (short-term) bronchitis is due to viral infections. The normal viruses that trigger acute bronchitis include adenovirus, influenza virus, Para influenza virus, corona virus, Coxsackie’s virus, enterovirus, rhinovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus.
Another cause of bronchitis is due to bacterial infections. Bronchitis caused by viral infections is far more common than bacterial.
Some of the bacteria that cause bronchitis include streptococcus, pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Bordatella pertussis, Bordatella parapertussis, and Branhamela catarrhalis. On rare occasions, bronchitis can be caused by an organism that carries the properties of both a virus and bacteria, called mycoplasmas.
If this is ever the case, the bronchitis symptoms are severe and come on quickly. Some mycoplasmas can be deadly. The few that are known to cause bronchitis include mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Legionella.
Sometimes causes of bronchitis can include infection from fungi. Some of the common ones known for this include Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Histoplasma capsulatum, and Cocciodioides immitis. When bronchitis is caused by fungal organisms the symptoms are usually less serious and milder.
There are a few other factors that can cause bronchitis such as dust, pollen, chemicals, pollutants, smoke, and second-hand smoke. These causes of bronchitis usually produce very mild symptoms. When bronchitis is caused by these factors, the treatment you get usually helps you deal with the symptoms.
By reducing or eliminating the irritants in your environment (if possible) will also help alleviate some of your bronchitis issues. Cough suppressants for decongestion will also help open the airways.
Hopefully, learning about these causes of bronchitis has informed you why you may be experiencing bronchial problems.
There are various causes of bronchitis. The most common cause of acute (short-term) bronchitis is due to viral infections. The normal viruses that trigger acute bronchitis include adenovirus, influenza virus, Para influenza virus, corona virus, Coxsackie’s virus, enterovirus, rhinovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus.
Another cause of bronchitis is due to bacterial infections. Bronchitis caused by viral infections is far more common than bacterial.
Some of the bacteria that cause bronchitis include streptococcus, pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Bordatella pertussis, Bordatella parapertussis, and Branhamela catarrhalis. On rare occasions, bronchitis can be caused by an organism that carries the properties of both a virus and bacteria, called mycoplasmas.
If this is ever the case, the bronchitis symptoms are severe and come on quickly. Some mycoplasmas can be deadly. The few that are known to cause bronchitis include mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Legionella.
Sometimes causes of bronchitis can include infection from fungi. Some of the common ones known for this include Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Histoplasma capsulatum, and Cocciodioides immitis. When bronchitis is caused by fungal organisms the symptoms are usually less serious and milder.
There are a few other factors that can cause bronchitis such as dust, pollen, chemicals, pollutants, smoke, and second-hand smoke. These causes of bronchitis usually produce very mild symptoms. When bronchitis is caused by these factors, the treatment you get usually helps you deal with the symptoms.
By reducing or eliminating the irritants in your environment (if possible) will also help alleviate some of your bronchitis issues. Cough suppressants for decongestion will also help open the airways.
Hopefully, learning about these causes of bronchitis has informed you why you may be experiencing bronchial problems.
Symptoms of bronchitis .
When the body’s immunity is down, it becomes hard to heal itself.
When a cough is already present from a lingering cold, this is when it is more likely for bronchitis to manifest itself. In the beginning stages, the cough is normally dry. However, once the bronchitis sets in the cough is usually full of phlegm.
This cough can often last for weeks. Some of the other symptoms of bronchitis include wheezing, pain or soreness in the chest and upper abdomen, and difficulty breathing.
It your symptoms of bronchitis last for more than a couple of weeks, or your symptoms worsen with an accompanying fever, you need to call your doctor. Your doctor will first rule out pneumonia. If there is any blood produced by your cough, you also need to seek immediate medical attention.
Most bronchitis cases are caused by viral infections and can’t be treated. You normally just have to wait it out with proper rest and a lot of fluids. You can be treated for some relief though.
Do not accept any prescription of antibiotics unless it is suspected that your bronchitis was brought on by a bacterial infection instead of viral. Antibiotics will only negatively affect your immune system and will decrease your ability to fight of the infection.
Some of the most commonly used medications to treat symptoms of bronchitis include Advil, Tylenol, and aspirin. If you are 18 or younger, it is not a good idea to take aspirin though. There is a complication known as Reye’s syndrome that can prove fatal because of taking aspirin at a young age.
Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. It can also alleviate your itchy throat. There are various cough suppressants and expectorants that will help your cough symptoms.
When you are able to control your cough some, your symptoms of bronchitis, such as chest and abdominal pain and headaches will also decrease. There are also natural remedies used to help alleviate the symptoms of bronchitis that have expectorant or suppressant properties.
When a cough is already present from a lingering cold, this is when it is more likely for bronchitis to manifest itself. In the beginning stages, the cough is normally dry. However, once the bronchitis sets in the cough is usually full of phlegm.
This cough can often last for weeks. Some of the other symptoms of bronchitis include wheezing, pain or soreness in the chest and upper abdomen, and difficulty breathing.
It your symptoms of bronchitis last for more than a couple of weeks, or your symptoms worsen with an accompanying fever, you need to call your doctor. Your doctor will first rule out pneumonia. If there is any blood produced by your cough, you also need to seek immediate medical attention.
Most bronchitis cases are caused by viral infections and can’t be treated. You normally just have to wait it out with proper rest and a lot of fluids. You can be treated for some relief though.
Do not accept any prescription of antibiotics unless it is suspected that your bronchitis was brought on by a bacterial infection instead of viral. Antibiotics will only negatively affect your immune system and will decrease your ability to fight of the infection.
Some of the most commonly used medications to treat symptoms of bronchitis include Advil, Tylenol, and aspirin. If you are 18 or younger, it is not a good idea to take aspirin though. There is a complication known as Reye’s syndrome that can prove fatal because of taking aspirin at a young age.
Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. It can also alleviate your itchy throat. There are various cough suppressants and expectorants that will help your cough symptoms.
When you are able to control your cough some, your symptoms of bronchitis, such as chest and abdominal pain and headaches will also decrease. There are also natural remedies used to help alleviate the symptoms of bronchitis that have expectorant or suppressant properties.
Bronchitis antibiotics.
Sometimes doctors suggest bronchitis antibiotics when they aren’t necessary. There are some current studies that antibiotic treatment doesn’t help a whole lot, especially when the infection isn’t bacterial.
According to some of these studies, around 70-80% of patients diagnosed with bronchitis were prescribed antibiotics regardless of how the bronchitis started.
The reason why physicians prescribe antibiotics is because they can’t determine a better medication for your bronchitis.
The reason this happens is because the cause isn’t determined, even though most bronchitis sufferers have this condition due to other reasons than bacteria, such as viruses. When the cause appears to be bacterial, that is when bronchitis antibiotics should be administered.
It is estimated that one in twenty Americans get bronchitis and is usually prescribed antibiotics. This is not helpful to the patient because it antibiotics can cause other problems if they are taken too frequently.
There are other side-effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rashes. The side-effects are only acceptable when the antibiotics are taken as a necessity under bacterial infections.
Bronchitis antibiotics, when taken for other reasons can decrease anti-biotherapy in bronchitis which is the genetic structure of the bacteria. This creates the body to develop a resistance to the antibiotics. This causes new strains of the bacteria, making it more difficult to get rid of the problem.
Even thought there are negative effects of prescribing bronchitis antibiotics, doctors still do it. It saves the doctor time and people just accept the administering of antibiotics. When most bronchitis is viral, this doesn’t help anyone.
It is best to try other methods of treatment before taking antibiotics, such as resting more and drinking more liquids. Sometimes waiting out the symptoms is the most difficult part. If your symptoms persist for more than two weeks, then that is a great time to visit your doctor.
Hopefully, you now understand a little why bronchitis antibiotics aren’t always helpful and can sometimes cause additional problems. It is best for doctors to take the time and share with patients why antibiotics aren’t helpful, especially when most causes and cases are viral instead of bacterial
According to some of these studies, around 70-80% of patients diagnosed with bronchitis were prescribed antibiotics regardless of how the bronchitis started.
The reason why physicians prescribe antibiotics is because they can’t determine a better medication for your bronchitis.
The reason this happens is because the cause isn’t determined, even though most bronchitis sufferers have this condition due to other reasons than bacteria, such as viruses. When the cause appears to be bacterial, that is when bronchitis antibiotics should be administered.
It is estimated that one in twenty Americans get bronchitis and is usually prescribed antibiotics. This is not helpful to the patient because it antibiotics can cause other problems if they are taken too frequently.
There are other side-effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rashes. The side-effects are only acceptable when the antibiotics are taken as a necessity under bacterial infections.
Bronchitis antibiotics, when taken for other reasons can decrease anti-biotherapy in bronchitis which is the genetic structure of the bacteria. This creates the body to develop a resistance to the antibiotics. This causes new strains of the bacteria, making it more difficult to get rid of the problem.
Even thought there are negative effects of prescribing bronchitis antibiotics, doctors still do it. It saves the doctor time and people just accept the administering of antibiotics. When most bronchitis is viral, this doesn’t help anyone.
It is best to try other methods of treatment before taking antibiotics, such as resting more and drinking more liquids. Sometimes waiting out the symptoms is the most difficult part. If your symptoms persist for more than two weeks, then that is a great time to visit your doctor.
Hopefully, you now understand a little why bronchitis antibiotics aren’t always helpful and can sometimes cause additional problems. It is best for doctors to take the time and share with patients why antibiotics aren’t helpful, especially when most causes and cases are viral instead of bacterial
Bronchitis during pregnancy .
During pregnancy, one is prone to getting many infections. Care should be taken to avoid these infections. Bronchitis during pregnancy is caused by viruses and bacteria. The most common causes are the viruses. These are the rhino viruses, adenoviridae, and the syncytial virus. Infections as a result of these viruses lasts for a few days. The symptoms usually disappear on their own. Bacteria infections need to be medicated using antibiotics.
Bronchitis during pregnancy can worsen some conditions one could be having. These are high blood pressure and morning sickness. Since bronchitis makes one cough a lot vomiting at this time can worsen too. Foods should be taken moderately. A lot of fluids should be taken so as to avoid dehydration. Medication given by the doctor should be taken according to the prescription. The dosage should be finished so as to avoid a re-infection.
When pregnant, you should avoid people who already have the disease. If you have already contracted the disease, immediate action should be taken to avoid the condition progressing to pneumonia. Medication should not be taken without a proper doctor's prescriptions.
Bronchitis during pregnancy can worsen some conditions one could be having. These are high blood pressure and morning sickness. Since bronchitis makes one cough a lot vomiting at this time can worsen too. Foods should be taken moderately. A lot of fluids should be taken so as to avoid dehydration. Medication given by the doctor should be taken according to the prescription. The dosage should be finished so as to avoid a re-infection.
When pregnant, you should avoid people who already have the disease. If you have already contracted the disease, immediate action should be taken to avoid the condition progressing to pneumonia. Medication should not be taken without a proper doctor's prescriptions.
Is my bronchitis contagious?
The answer is that acute forms of bronchitis are very contagious and could easily be spread to everyone you come in contact with. Bronchitis is not something you probably want to share.
Bronchitis is broken down into two different types. The first you got acute bronchitis. This is the kind that makes bronchitis contagious, because it is caused by influenza, the common chest cold, or an infection.
Commonly, what makes bronchitis contagious is an infection of some sort that causes wheezing, coughing, and hacking. This is very hard for people to work through. It can be very unnerving to have to suffer with bronchitis, contagious or not.
The other kind of bronchitis is chronic bronchitis. This produces similar symptoms and signs as acute bronchitis, but is caused by different things. Smoking, second hand smoke, a virus, or something else. This usually isn't the kind of things that make bronchitis contagious. However, it's no less annoying.
One thing that is common for both types of bronchitis is that antibiotics don't do any good. Quite simply, most bronchitis, contagious or not, is not affected by antibiotics.
A virus causes acute bronchitis and antibiotics do nothing for viral infections.
Antibiotics are useful for treating bacterial infections only, and on top of that, they're not good for your health. You could be causing more problems with your body. Antibiotics are even known to create more infections, and especially yeast infections.
Usually, with bronchitis, contagious or chronic, there will be a dry cough at the beginning. This will soon turn into a 'wet' cough that is accompanied by fever, exhaustion and headaches.
Your acute bronchitis can actually be contagious for as long as you are experiencing symptoms! Those who have bronchitis for 6 months or more should get checked for other serious health conditions.
One way to deal with the antibiotic problem is to find a cure for your bronchitis that is all natural. This will ensure that you are not damaging your body with useless drugs.
There are different natural remedies for bronchitis however, the best kind of natural treatment for bronchitis, contagious or chronic, is a blend of different natural ingredients that target the root causes.
If you have chronic or acute bronchitis, tell your doctor to FORGET the antibiotics, and find something that will really work for you.
Bronchitis is broken down into two different types. The first you got acute bronchitis. This is the kind that makes bronchitis contagious, because it is caused by influenza, the common chest cold, or an infection.
Commonly, what makes bronchitis contagious is an infection of some sort that causes wheezing, coughing, and hacking. This is very hard for people to work through. It can be very unnerving to have to suffer with bronchitis, contagious or not.
The other kind of bronchitis is chronic bronchitis. This produces similar symptoms and signs as acute bronchitis, but is caused by different things. Smoking, second hand smoke, a virus, or something else. This usually isn't the kind of things that make bronchitis contagious. However, it's no less annoying.
One thing that is common for both types of bronchitis is that antibiotics don't do any good. Quite simply, most bronchitis, contagious or not, is not affected by antibiotics.
A virus causes acute bronchitis and antibiotics do nothing for viral infections.
Antibiotics are useful for treating bacterial infections only, and on top of that, they're not good for your health. You could be causing more problems with your body. Antibiotics are even known to create more infections, and especially yeast infections.
Usually, with bronchitis, contagious or chronic, there will be a dry cough at the beginning. This will soon turn into a 'wet' cough that is accompanied by fever, exhaustion and headaches.
Your acute bronchitis can actually be contagious for as long as you are experiencing symptoms! Those who have bronchitis for 6 months or more should get checked for other serious health conditions.
One way to deal with the antibiotic problem is to find a cure for your bronchitis that is all natural. This will ensure that you are not damaging your body with useless drugs.
There are different natural remedies for bronchitis however, the best kind of natural treatment for bronchitis, contagious or chronic, is a blend of different natural ingredients that target the root causes.
If you have chronic or acute bronchitis, tell your doctor to FORGET the antibiotics, and find something that will really work for you.
Bronchitis signs and symptoms.
Bronchitis is a respiratory condition that occurs frequently in people of all ages and genders. Bronchitis occurs even more often in people who smoke, have other respiratory problems, or have weak immune systems.
Smokers will normally develop chronic bronchitis, which needs ongoing treatment. Some of the main irritants that cause bronchitis include smoking, dust, pollen, chemicals, pollutants, weak immune system, genetic predispositions, viral infection, or bacterial infection.
Bronchitis can either be short or long term (acute or chronic). Acute bronchitis symptoms are usually very intense but only last a few days.
Most acute bronchitis cases are caused by viruses. This usually doesn’t need medical treatment, but if the bronchitis symptoms persist and get worse, you should see your doctor. Something else besides a virus may be the cause of your bronchitis.
Chronic bronchitis symptoms on the other hand aren’t as severe, but they last longer. Chronic bronchitis needs long-term medical treatment, unlike acute bronchitis. You should follow your doctor’s orders if you have chronic bronchitis because your symptoms can reoccur even if they seem to ameliorate.
Bronchitis symptoms, regardless if it is acute or chronic, usually include cough, wheezing, throat pain, breathing difficulty, chest pain, discomfort when breathing, fatigue, and headache.
If you have additional symptoms such as fever, sweating, and nausea, your bronchitis is caused by a bacterial infection. There will often be yellowish mucous accompanying your severe cough too.
Bronchitis symptoms that expose the acute type from chronic include painful cough, chest soreness, throat pain, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. If you have chronic bronchitis, some of the symptoms will include long-term cough, mucousy cough, mild or moderate fever, shortness of breath, nausea, headache, and difficulty breathing.
It is essential to listen to your body and understand your bronchitis symptoms if it is either acute of chronic. If your bronchitis is caused by bacteria, you could end up with serious complications.
If your bronchitis symptoms don’t ease up after a few days, you should go see your doctor. Most cases, because they are caused by viruses, don’t need medical attention. The best thing you can do for yourself when experiencing these symptoms is to get plenty of rest and drink a lot of liquids.
You may also want to stay away from some of the irritants that you think are causing the problem in the first place. Using a humidifier will also help your cough be more productive.
Smokers will normally develop chronic bronchitis, which needs ongoing treatment. Some of the main irritants that cause bronchitis include smoking, dust, pollen, chemicals, pollutants, weak immune system, genetic predispositions, viral infection, or bacterial infection.
Bronchitis can either be short or long term (acute or chronic). Acute bronchitis symptoms are usually very intense but only last a few days.
Most acute bronchitis cases are caused by viruses. This usually doesn’t need medical treatment, but if the bronchitis symptoms persist and get worse, you should see your doctor. Something else besides a virus may be the cause of your bronchitis.
Chronic bronchitis symptoms on the other hand aren’t as severe, but they last longer. Chronic bronchitis needs long-term medical treatment, unlike acute bronchitis. You should follow your doctor’s orders if you have chronic bronchitis because your symptoms can reoccur even if they seem to ameliorate.
Bronchitis symptoms, regardless if it is acute or chronic, usually include cough, wheezing, throat pain, breathing difficulty, chest pain, discomfort when breathing, fatigue, and headache.
If you have additional symptoms such as fever, sweating, and nausea, your bronchitis is caused by a bacterial infection. There will often be yellowish mucous accompanying your severe cough too.
Bronchitis symptoms that expose the acute type from chronic include painful cough, chest soreness, throat pain, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. If you have chronic bronchitis, some of the symptoms will include long-term cough, mucousy cough, mild or moderate fever, shortness of breath, nausea, headache, and difficulty breathing.
It is essential to listen to your body and understand your bronchitis symptoms if it is either acute of chronic. If your bronchitis is caused by bacteria, you could end up with serious complications.
If your bronchitis symptoms don’t ease up after a few days, you should go see your doctor. Most cases, because they are caused by viruses, don’t need medical attention. The best thing you can do for yourself when experiencing these symptoms is to get plenty of rest and drink a lot of liquids.
You may also want to stay away from some of the irritants that you think are causing the problem in the first place. Using a humidifier will also help your cough be more productive.
If you have bronchitis.
You know how horrible it can make you feel. You probably feel like the only thing you ever get done is cough, hack, and wheeze. Not to mention the phlegm! Gross, right?
The biggest question on your mind is probably, "Is my bronchitis contagious?" The answer is that acute forms of bronchitis are very contagious and could easily be spread to everyone you come in contact with. Bronchitis is not something you probably want to share.
Bronchitis is broken down into two different types. The first you got acute bronchitis. This is the kind that makes bronchitis contagious, because it is caused by influenza, the common chest cold, or an infection.
Commonly, what makes bronchitis contagious is an infection of some sort that causes wheezing, coughing, and hacking. This is very hard for people to work through. It can be very unnerving to have to suffer with bronchitis, contagious or not.
The other kind of bronchitis is chronic bronchitis. This produces similar symptoms and signs as acute bronchitis, but is caused by different things. Smoking, second hand smoke, a virus, or something else. This usually isn't the kind of things that make bronchitis contagious. However, it's no less annoying.
One thing that is common for both types of bronchitis is that antibiotics don't do any good. Quite simply, most bronchitis, contagious or not, is not affected by antibiotics.
A virus causes acute bronchitis and antibiotics do nothing for viral infections.
Antibiotics are useful for treating bacterial infections only, and on top of that, they're not good for your health. You could be causing more problems with your body. Antibiotics are even known to create more infections, and especially yeast infections.
Usually, with bronchitis, contagious or chronic, there will be a dry cough at the beginning. This will soon turn into a 'wet' cough that is accompanied by fever, exhaustion and headaches.
Your acute bronchitis can actually be contagious for as long as you are experiencing symptoms! Those who have bronchitis for 6 months or more should get checked for other serious health conditions.
One way to deal with the antibiotic problem is to find a cure for your bronchitis that is all natural. This will ensure that you are not damaging your body with useless drugs.
There are different natural remedies for bronchitis however, the best kind of natural treatment for bronchitis, contagious or chronic, is a blend of different natural ingredients that target the root causes.
If you have chronic or acute bronchitis, tell your doctor to FORGET the antibiotics, and find something that will really work for you.
The biggest question on your mind is probably, "Is my bronchitis contagious?" The answer is that acute forms of bronchitis are very contagious and could easily be spread to everyone you come in contact with. Bronchitis is not something you probably want to share.
Bronchitis is broken down into two different types. The first you got acute bronchitis. This is the kind that makes bronchitis contagious, because it is caused by influenza, the common chest cold, or an infection.
Commonly, what makes bronchitis contagious is an infection of some sort that causes wheezing, coughing, and hacking. This is very hard for people to work through. It can be very unnerving to have to suffer with bronchitis, contagious or not.
The other kind of bronchitis is chronic bronchitis. This produces similar symptoms and signs as acute bronchitis, but is caused by different things. Smoking, second hand smoke, a virus, or something else. This usually isn't the kind of things that make bronchitis contagious. However, it's no less annoying.
One thing that is common for both types of bronchitis is that antibiotics don't do any good. Quite simply, most bronchitis, contagious or not, is not affected by antibiotics.
A virus causes acute bronchitis and antibiotics do nothing for viral infections.
Antibiotics are useful for treating bacterial infections only, and on top of that, they're not good for your health. You could be causing more problems with your body. Antibiotics are even known to create more infections, and especially yeast infections.
Usually, with bronchitis, contagious or chronic, there will be a dry cough at the beginning. This will soon turn into a 'wet' cough that is accompanied by fever, exhaustion and headaches.
Your acute bronchitis can actually be contagious for as long as you are experiencing symptoms! Those who have bronchitis for 6 months or more should get checked for other serious health conditions.
One way to deal with the antibiotic problem is to find a cure for your bronchitis that is all natural. This will ensure that you are not damaging your body with useless drugs.
There are different natural remedies for bronchitis however, the best kind of natural treatment for bronchitis, contagious or chronic, is a blend of different natural ingredients that target the root causes.
If you have chronic or acute bronchitis, tell your doctor to FORGET the antibiotics, and find something that will really work for you.
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