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Bronchitis is due to congestion/inflammation of the Broncuoles .Bronchitis is infectious if it is due to bacterial infection like tuberculosis, staphylococci etc or a viral like influenza etc. However Bronchitis due to allergy is not infectious
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Is bronchitis viral or bacterial?
mix infection
Does penicillin cover bronchitis?
Maybe. Bronchitis can be either due to a virus infection or a bacterial infection. Tests will need to be done to determine which type of bronchitis you have. In the case of a viral infection causing bronchitis, penicillin will not work. In the case of a bacterial infection causing bronchitis, penicillin may work. Antibiotics are generally used on bacterial infections, not viral.
What secondary bacterial infections can a person get with a common cold?
Colds make the upper respiratory system less resistant to bacterial infection. Secondary bacterial infection may lead to middle ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus infection, or strep throat.
Does it help on bronchitist?
Bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection and antibiotics are not effective in treating it. However, if bronchitis is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics may be prescribed by a healthcare provider. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for the appropriate treatment.
What pill has a v on one side and 5897 on the other?
Answer to Question:Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprimExtended (What the pill is used for):It is used in the treatment of urinary tract infection; bacterial infection; bronchitis; bacterial skin infection; sinusitis; and other (If you wish to know this information, please consult a medical specialist).
What doesH49 oval white pill for bacterial infections treat?
Pill imprint H 49 has been identified as Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim 800 mg / 160 mg. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infection; urinary tract infection; bacterial infection; sinusitis; bronchitis and belongs to the drug classes miscellaneous antibiotics,
What is the examples of catarrhal inflammation?
Catarrhal inflammation is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Examples of catarrhal inflammation are laryngitis, head code, upper respiratory tract and bronchitis.
What is difference between secondary bacterial infection of acute bronchitis and bacterial infection?
Secondary bacterial infections of the bronchi is an opportunistic infection where the normal bacteria that live in the nasal/oral region of the pharynx are able to infect the lungs. This usually occurs following a viral infection since the virus typically infects and kills the cells that make up interior lining of the bronchioles. This then causes a breach in this barrier which allow the bacteria to invade the tissues underneath and cause a response (bronchitis) by the immune system. Secondary bacterial infections of the bronchi is an opportunistic infection where the normal bacteria that live in the nasal/oral region of the pharynx are able to infect the lungs. This usually occurs following a viral infection since the virus typically infects and kills the cells that make up interior lining of the bronchioles. This then causes a breach in this barrier which allow the bacteria to invade the tissues underneath and cause a response (bronchitis) by the immune system.
Influenza is what one localized infection or bacterial infection or systemic infection?
Influenza, is a bacterial infection.
Is bronchitis viral or bacteria?
It is both viral and bacterial.
Can bronchitis be contagious?
Asthmatic bronchitis of any kind is not contagious.
Is antibiotics used to cure bronchitis?
is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection. Biaxin is an antibiotic, and yes is good for bronchitis. GOOD BYE ... We often prescribe Biaxin (the generic name is clarithromycin) for infections such as bronchitis, strep throat, pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, or tonsillitis. Hope this helps! Dr. B.
