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Either a germ or a virus.
There are other forms of bronchitis which are not caused by germs or viruses but from chemicals and industrial exposure such as asbestos, or from keeping birds and suchlike. But they are given different names such as pthisis, ornithosis, psitticosis, asbestosis, and the like.
The word 'bronchitis' is used only to describe an infection of the bronchi caused by germs and viruses.
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What is the root word for itis?
"Itis" is a suffix used with inflammatory diseases, so it would be added to a root word and does not have its own. An example of this would be bronchitis, bronch- referring to ones respiratory system.
What part of speech is bronchitis?
The word bronchitis is a noun. Bronchitis is an inflammation of bronchi in the lungs.
Can metronidazole treat bronchitis?
Metronidazole can it treat Bronchitis
How is bronchitis connected to a virus?
yes bronchitis is connected to a virus
How does bronchitis affect human body?
what is the treatment for chronic bronchitis
What is the scientific name for Bronchitis?
The scientific name for Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
What happens to people with bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a cold that is in your lungs. You can get from germs. Bronchitis is not usually contagious, so you probably won't get it from other people.
How is bronchitis linked to smokers cough?
bronchitis and smoking are best frinds
Who does bronchitis affect?
any one can get bronchitis
Is broncitious 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. http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-My-Bronchitis-Contagious?&id=695805
Can radon cause chronic bronchitis?
Radon is a cause of lung cancers, not for bronchitis.
What tube swells to cause bronchitis?
The bronchus swells in an infection called bronchitis.
