Bronchitis describes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (inflammation = itis). The inflammation causes swelling of the lining of these breathing tubes, narrowing the tubes and promoting secretion of inflammatory fluid.
Acute bronchitis describes the inflammation of the bronchi usually caused by a viral infection, although bacteria and chemicals also may cause acute bronchitis. Bronchiolitis is a term that describes inflammation of the smaller bronchi referred to as bronchioles. In infants, this is usually caused by respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV), and affects the small bronchi and bronchioles more than the large. In adults, other viruses as well as some bacteria can cause bronchiolitis and often manifest as a persistent cough at times productive of small plugs of mucus.
Acute bronchitis is as mentioned above, is a cough that begins suddenly usually due to a viral infection involving the larger airways. Colds (also known as viral upper airway infections) often involve the throat (pharyngitis) and nasal passages, and at times the larynx (resulting in a diminished hoarse voice, also known aslaryngitis). Symptoms can include a runny nose, nasal stuffiness, and sore throat.Croup usually occurs in infants and young children and involves the voice box and upper large airways (the trachea and large bronchi).
Chronic bronchitis for research purposes is defined as a daily cough with sputum production for at least three months, two years in a row. Chronic bronchitis is a diagnosis usually made based on clinical findings of a long term persistent cough usually associated with tobacco abuse. From a pathologic standpoint, characteristic microscopic findings involving inflammatory cells in seen in airway tissue samples make the diagnosis. When referring to pulmonary function testing, a decrease in the ratio of the volume of airflow at 1 second when compared to total airflow is less than 70%. This confirms the presence of obstructive airways disease of which chronic bronchitis is one type. Certain findings can be seen on imaging studies (chest X-ray, and CT or MRI of the lungs) to suggest the presence of chronic bronchitis; usually this involves an appearance of thickened tubes.
What causes acute bronchitis?By coughing around others.
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Bronchitis, pleurisy, colitis, gastritis, asthma, and sore throat.
Not usually, because there are antibiotics that work better. The Sulfas are usually used in the treatment of bladder infections.However, if a patient is allergic to some antibiotics, then Triple Sulfa can be used to treat bronchitis. It is not the 'drug of choice' though.
Common cold, fever, dry cough, bronchitis, gastroenteritis.
Adrenergic bronchodilators are the inhaled medicines which assist in the opening up the air passages. They treat asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Peppermint is an expectorant and decongestant. It is used to help treat many respiratory ailments including asthma, bronchitis , sinusitis, and coughs.
Suprax is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; bronchitis; gonorrhea; and ear, lung, throat, and urinary tract infections.
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial ailments like strep throat, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections. It is also used to treat serious AIDS related infections.
Asthma, bronchitis, coughs, pneumonia, colds and flu, and other upper-respiratory problems.
Drug therapy uses bronchodilators to relax the muscles of the bronchial tubes and allow increased airflow.
No. Marijuana is actually used to treat respiratory problems such as copd, asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc.