Bronchitis

Acute asthma, also known as allergic asthma, is triggered by allergens (dust mite feces, pollen, etc...) activating mast cells located beneath the mucosa of the lower airways of respiratory tract. Activation of mast cells triggers release of granules that stimulate the nasal epithelium to produce mucus and subsequent contraction of smooth muscle within the airway. This contraction of smooth muscle constricts the airway, causing the characteristic asthmatic wheezing.

Chronic asthma is not caused by allergens, but rather a result of the inflammation obtained from acute asthma. The overall effects of acute asthma causes chronic inflammation, which causes the mucosal epithelium to become hypersensitive to environmental responses. So simple environmental agents, such as smoke, can stimulate the hypersensitive epithelium to produce large amounts of mucous and constrict.

According to the US National Institutes of Health site (see link in related links section), the only recommendation found about foods and nutrition in bronchiectasis includes getting plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet while following a healthy lifestyle. Avoid sodium, solid fats, processed grains, and sugar:

A healthy lifestyle also involves following a healthy diet. A healthy diet includes a variety of vegetables and fruits. It also includes whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and protein foods, such as lean meats, poultry without skin, seafood, processed soy products, nuts, seeds, beans, and peas.

A healthy diet is low in sodium (salt), added sugars, solid fats, and refined grains. Solid fats are saturated fat and trans fatty acids. Refined grains come from processing whole grains, which results in a loss of nutrients (such as dietary fiber).

Staying hydrated also is important. Drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, helps prevent airway mucus from becoming thick and sticky.

More from nih.gov about bronchiectasis:

Bronchiectasis (brong-ke-EK-tah-sis) is a condition in which damage to the airways causes them to widen and become flabby and scarred. The airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs.

Bronchiectasis often is caused by an infection or other condition that injures the walls of the airways or prevents the airways from clearing mucus. Mucus is a slimy substance. It helps remove inhaled dust, bacteria, and other small particles from the airways.

In bronchiectasis, your airways slowly lose their ability to clear out mucus. The mucus builds up, and bacteria begin to grow. This leads to repeated, serious lung infections.

Each infection causes more damage to the airways. Over time, the airways can't properly move air in and out of the lungs. As a result, the body's vital organs might not get enough oxygen.

Still more about bronchiectasis:

Bronchiectasis is a lung condition where your child's bronchi become too wide and build up mucus in them. Your child's bronchi are medium-sized airways (tubes) that carry air in and out of his lungs. Your child's lungs make mucus to trap and remove germs and irritants that he breathes in. The mucus made in his lungs is also called phlegm and sputum. Your child's airways are lined with ciliated cells that help move the mucus out of his lungs. With bronchiectasis, your child's airways are damaged and he will have trouble clearing the mucus out. The mucus stays in his airways and germs may grow in it, causing new and repeated lung infections. Over time, this can cause your child's airways to swell, stretch out, and scar.

about 2 weeks i think

I presently have acute bronchitis and have had it for 4 weeks. Healing time is individual, based on prior health status, age and other contributing factors, like smoking and air pollutants. There is no definite answer for how long it will last.

You need to go see you doctor if you get this!

Antibiotics for the infection with additional paracetamol for the fever.

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no,

Bronchitis is incredibly contagious especially because of the horrible cough that accompanies it.

The suffix itis means inflammation. The Bronchi are the two tubes right after the trachea, and they take air that was in the trachea and send it to one of the two lungs. When you have bronchitis, a virus or bacteria infect the lining of the bronchi. Their natural reaction is to produce more mucus, and this causes the body to try to get rid of it by coughing violently. If not treated, some cases even turn into pneumonia.

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Dogs can and do contract pneumonia and it is a very serious condition. Dogs in general have difficulty in fighting off pneumonia and may die or sustain permanent lung damage. They may develop pneumonia as a result of a simple viral infection, that is, a cold, and many veterinarians prefer to treat colds with antibiotics, knowing that they will not affect the course of the primary infection but may prevent pneumonia resulting from a secondary bacterial infection.

Asthmatic bronchitis of any kind is not contagious.

No. Marijuana acts as a bronchiole dilator, sometimes helping asthmatics. It infacts helps the bronchioles, not damaging them in any way No. Marijuana acts as a bronchiole dilator, sometimes helping asthmatics. It infacts helps the bronchioles, not damaging them in any way

The death rate extrapolations for USA for Chronic Bronchitis are: 1,172 per year, 97 per month, 22 per week, 3 per day

bronchitis

Yes. It is very bad! never get any fluid in your lungs. just like when you have an ear infection, that means there is fluid in it and obviously, it cause an infection; hence the name ear INFECTION!!~ :) :D :p

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3:)

any one can get bronchitis

It stops your air way which means you stop breathing and usally smokers have this

I used my cpap while I had bronchitis and it made me feel at ease because it opened up my airways and allowed me to take deeper breaths to breathe

Yes, I got it this morning prescribed by my doctor, in Spain, Mijas Costa.... my baby is 11months old....and has a terrrible cough since 2 weeks.... I just googled on internet and got to this page....as I wanted to know what mepiflina was.... regards,

because of infection, if there is an infection, probably it has bacteria that cause fever to the patient.

its smoke

The heart accelerates it's rate when the body is stressed by a bacterial or viral infection, especially when accompanied by fever. If you are referring to a common bug that causes colds, gastronteritus, sinus headeches, etc., then the heart rate will rise in order to circulate immune cells and oxygen to the body in order to facilitate healing. Also emotional stress, anxiety, and many other conditions could cause an escalation in heart rate and rhythm. You should have your blood pressure checked ( nost drugstores have a machine for this, and keep a record of it. But if you continue to have these symptoms, your should contact your Doctor to make an appoinment for a consult, diagnosis and treatment. The doc might do an echocardiogram of the heart, an EKG, and/or have blood drawn for the presence of certain cardiac enzymes that shed following an MI (heart attack, MI is short for myocardial infarction). You didn't mention your age, so if you're fairly young--less than 30 years old then your risk of a cardiac mishap is very unlikely. If this continues you must see a Doctor, Nurse Practioner, or a Physician's Assistant. You probably are just getting used to strenuous activity, especially in the summer heat. The heat alone will cause the seart rate to accelerate. But as I said, you absolutely must see a health-care provider if your symptoms worsen or continue. Good luck, I'll be praying foy you, --Marilyn

Asthma is usually brought on by allergens in the environment, but respiratory tract infections caused by viruses have also been shown to cause asthma. Microbial infections can also eventually bring on asthma.

No. You should never cough blood.

No, It may just be your sinuses, but it could be something much more serious, like Tuberculosis . Please see your doctor.