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When to See a Doctor for Your Bronchitis Symptoms
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[size=4][b]Bronchitis Symptoms - When to See a Doctor for Your Bronchitis Symptoms[/b][/size][hr]Bronchitis symptoms will most commonly begin to be manifest following a bout of the flu or the common cold. The body can't manage to heal itself fully, and symptoms such as heavy coughing will begin to be manifest, this coughing could be dry, or phlegmy. The cough produced by bronchitis can potentially last for several weeks, also bringing with it the possibility of pain in the chest and abdomen, as well as difficulty breathing to the point of wheezing. Big Grin.

[list][*]These bronchitis symptoms persist for two weeks or longer or if your fever persists for several days you should see a doctor.[*]He or she will check for signs of pneumonia.[*]You should immediately see a doctor if at any time you cough up blood or see any signs of blood in your phlegm such as a rusty color.[*]If your doctor diagnoses a virus there is little you can do because antibiotics do not fight viruses.[*]In fact, misuse of antibiotics contributes to the development of drug resistant bacteria.[*]You simply need to rest and wait for your body's own defenses to defeat the infection naturally.[*]However you can take medications to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis such as cough and fever. [*]Advil, Tylenol, and aspirin are three of the most often used medications to treat bronchitis symptoms.[*]However, aspirin is not advised for anyone eighteen years old or younger.[*]A complication known as Reye's Syndrome can occur which could be fatal.[*]Drinking a lot of liquids can help to avoid the dehydration normally associated with fever.[*]It can also relieve an irritated throat from constant coughing.[*]Another treatment for the cough is over the counter cough suppressants.[/list]

[size=large][b]Chronic Bronchitis is a Very Common Respiratory Illness[/b][/size][hr]Around 12 million people in the United States are diagnosed with chronic bronchitis each year. Chronic bronchitis is considered to be the most common illness among the chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Chronic bronchitis has a high incidence in smokers and people with respiratory conditions like asthma or sinusitis are also very exposed to developing chronic bronchitis in time. In some cases, patients with complicated acute bronchitis can develop chronic bronchitis too.

[size=large][b]Chronic Bronchitis is Very Common in Smokers and People With Weak Immune System[/b][/size][hr]Inappropriate diet, lack of sleep, stress and exposure to chemicals and pollutants all contribute to the development of chronic bronchitis. Smoking facilitates the development of chronic bronchitis by sustaining the proliferation of bacteria and by slowing the normal process of healing. Smoking can cause serious, permanent damage to the respiratory system.

Bronchitis causes inflammation and sometimes viral causes of bronchial infections of the mucous membrane, bronchial tubes and other organs and tissues involved in the process of breathing. The respiratory system has many natural defenses (nostril hairs, cilia, mucus) against external irritants (airborne viruses, dust particles, chemicals, pollen). However, constant exposure to these external agents can sometimes enable airborne viruses to penetrate the natural barriers of the respiratory tract, causing inflammation and infection. When external irritants reach inside the lungs, there is a high risk of complication (pneumonia). When the bronchial tubes become inflamed and irritated, they produce a surplus of mucus which clogs the airways and prevents the normal airflow. It is only if you find some usage for the matter described here on Acute Bronchitis that we will feel the efforts put in contagious nature of bronchitis fruitful. So make good usage of it!

Quote:[list][*]Chronic bronchitis is a persistent respiratory illness and it also has a recidivating character.[*]The symptoms of chronic bronchitis are usually not intense, but they reoccur on a regular time basis.[*]While acute bronchitis usually clears on itself within a few days, chronic bronchitis can last for months.[*]Chronic bronchitis is an infectious disease and needs ongoing medical treatment with antibiotics.[*]If the medical treatment is prematurely interrupted, the illness reoccurs and can lead to complications.[/list]

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People with chronic bronchitis need long-term medical treatment in order to completely overcome the illness. Antibiotics are the most common form of medicines prescribed in the treatment for chronic bronchitis and despite their efficiency in fighting malign bacteria responsible for causing chronic bronchitis, they also destroy internal benign bacteria that are part of the immune system. Such medical treatments with antibiotics can weaken the organism in time, making it more vulnerable to other infections. Chronic bronchitis medical treatments also include medicines for decongesting the airways clogged with mucus. Bronchodilators such as albuterol and ipratropium are inhaled medicines that eliminate excess mucus that causes obstruction of the respiratory tract and difficulty breathing. Chronic bronchitis treatments can also include steroids in order to strengthen the body defenses against bacteria and viruses. Looking for something logical on Bronchitis, we stumbled on the information provided here. Look out for anything illogical here.
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