BRONCHITIS

BRONCHITIS

Inflammation or infection of the lining of bronchial tubes is called bronchitis.

Acute bronchitis:
lasts 2 to 4 weeks and can be treated. Acute bronchitis is usually due to a viral infection -- such as a cold -- that starts in your nose or sinuses and spreads to the airways.

Diagnosis: (1) acute cough less than 1-2 weeks (2) no prior lung disease (3) no auscultatory abnormalities that suggest pneumonia.

Chronic bronchitis:
is a long-term disease of the lungs. Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a productive (wet) cough that is persistent.

Causes of Bronchitis

a) Bacterial or viral infections.

b) Smoking.

c) Air pollution.

d) Allergy to something in the air such as pollen.

e) Lung disease such as asthma or emphysema.

SIGN AND SYMPTOM:

Inflammation or swelling of the bronchi.

Coughing.

Production of clear, white, yellow, grey, or green mucus (sputum) .

Shortness of breath.

Wheezing.

Fever and chills .

Chest pain or discomfort .

Blocked or runny nose.

Fatigue.

DIAGNOSIS:

Chest X-ray.

Sputum culture.

Pulmonary function test.

COMPLICATION:

Emphysema

Bronchiectasis

Cor-pulmonale

HOMOEOPATHY
Improves self defense mechanism of the body & Helps in reducing the severity of the attack.