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Best Treatment for Bronchitis

By Christian Nonso Mba on October 19, 2023

Where exactly do bronchitis end and common cold start? Are they even the same thing? Well, one thing is that bronchitis is not always as severe as it sounds. Introduction What then is bronchitis? We will slowly analyze what bronchitis involves. What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is the medical term for inflammation of the membranes lining […]

Colour Of Bronchitis Mucus

By Kateryna Bielikova on October 6, 2023

A viral infection starts with white sputum that leads to viral bronchitis, during which the sputum can change colour to yellow-green. Is caused by an infectious disease, but note that the type of infection cannot be determined by the colour of mucus. Brown mucus comes from blood and intense chronic inflammation. Bacteria accumulate in the […]

Can You Get Bronchitis Twice

By Ummkhair Omolade Abdussalam on September 19, 2023

All about bronchitis What causes bronchitis? Bronchitis is a sickness characterized by coughing due to the irritation and inflammation of the trachea, and large airways which is usually caused by viruses. Viruses which commonly cause bronchitis are rhinovirus, enterovirus, influenza A and B, parainfluenza, coronavirus, human metapneumovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus. In very rare cases […]

What Is RSV Bronchitis

By Mert Gurcan on September 12, 2023

If you have come across this article, chances are that your infant or young child has fallen ill with a moderate-to-severe respiratory infection. They may have a fever, wheezing, trouble breathing, and other cold symptoms. You may have looked around the internet and found a scary-sounding condition called bronchiolitis, and you might have also seen […]

Cardiovascular Bronchitis

By Anna Mizerska on June 28, 2023

What is bronchitis Bronchitis is inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which important for the flow of air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis usually cough up thickened mucus which may be discolored. There are two types of bronchitis-chronic or acute. It usually develops from a cold or other respiratory infections; acute […]

How Long Does Acute Bronchitis Last?

By Avantika Pandey on June 2, 2023

If you've had a cough for two weeks or longer without a cold, it may have bronchitis. Inflammation and mucus accumulation in the lungs (trachea or bronchi) is the cause of this condition, which usually affects children and adults, resulting in whooping cough. Depending on the duration of a cough, bronchitis may be acute or […]

Does bronchitis cause fever?

By Ummkhair Omolade Abdussalam on June 1, 2023

What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is a sickness characterized by a cough due to the irritation and inflammation of the main airways of the lungs which is usually caused by viruses. Mucus is produced by the walls of the airways, this prevents dust and other particles from getting to the lungs by trapping them. The irritation […]

Will Bronchitis Go Away On Its Own

By Frankie Perrett on May 25, 2023

Bronchitis is a common inflammatory respiratory infection that affects your main lung airways. People of all ages can contract the infection via a range of different environmental and biological mechanisms. Bronchitis can cause an ongoing cough, fatigue, chest pain and fever similar to the common cold or flu. Most bronchitis cases will indeed go away […]

Bronchitis Contagious Period

By Imogen Scott on April 21, 2023

About bronchitis Bronchitis is a type of chest infection that affects the main airway that leads to the lungs, the bronchi. The bronchi, otherwise referred to as the bronchial tubes, refer to the two large tubes that carry the air from your windpipe to your lungs. The infection causes the bronchi to become irritated and […]

How Does Bronchitis Start

By Valentine Okoye Chimezie on April 21, 2023

When you start experiencing chest pain, tightness or difficulty in breathing, you might be having bronchitis. A persistent cough that may last up to two weeks and beyond is another symptom of bronchitis. Bronchitis is said to occur when there is an inflammation of the airways that leads to the lungs. This also results in […]

Will An Air Purifier Help With Bronchitis

By Bhashwati Deb Barma on April 21, 2023

Did you know the presence of indoor pollutants can be more harmful to our respiratory system? Oh yes! They exist. Covid-19 made us stay home more than ever, exposing us to indoor pollutants. Indoor pollutants are dust, pollens, tobacco smoke, asbestos, and gases released from heaters, stoves, etc. The particulates cause various lung conditions like […]

Will An Inhaler Help With Bronchitis

By Lorenzo Ruggiero on April 20, 2023

Bronchitis is a common condition that worries a large population every year; if you think it might be something concerning, you read more below. Depending on your symptoms, inhalers could prove incredibly beneficial in helping you recover from your condition. By reading the following paragraphs, you will get the answer you have been looking for! […]

How To Help Bronchitis

By Iqra Khalif on April 14, 2023

What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is an infection of the bronchi or the major airways of the lungs. These breathing tubes are located on both sides of the trachea (windpipe), they also lead to minor airways inside the lung called bronchioles. When particles such as dust entire the bronchi, its walls produce mucus to trap fragments […]

How to Sleep With Bronchitis

By Fuanyi Awatboh on February 23, 2023

Despite the annoying symptoms of bronchitis, it is still possible to have a good night's sleep with bronchitis. Some things you must do to have a sound sleep with bronchitis include maintaining a nutritious diet, elevating your head while you sleep, using a BiPAP machine, increasing fluid intake, using steam, using a humidifier, and taking […]

Persistent Bacterial Bronchitis

By Punyaslok Mishra Mishra on February 21, 2023

I am sure many of you would have suffered through those persistent and incessantly annoying coughs that completely disrupt the flow of your day and make you feel miserable. Often, it’s due to allergies or colds but sometimes it can have deeper clinical roots. In this article, we focus on one of those perhaps lesser-known […]

What Does Bronchitis Sound Like

By Frankie Perrett on February 21, 2023

Understanding bronchitis Types of bronchitis Bronchitis is a chest infection that affects the main airways of your lungs, the two bronchi. The walls of your lungs’ main airways produce mucus to trap unwanted invading pathogens and materials like dust that you breathe in to dispose of them properly. This defensive tool is turned against us […]

How Long Will Bronchitis Last After Antibiotics?

By Christian Nonso Mba on February 20, 2023

When treated, acute bronchitis itself could be alleviated in less than a week. The cough however, could last for as long as 15-18 days after treatment. Mostly because the respiratory pathways need more time to heal from the irritation and inflammation caused by bronchitis. A complete overview of bronchitis Bronchitis is simply an inflammation of […]

How to Cure Bronchitis Fast

By Fuanyi Awatboh on February 17, 2023

What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is an upper respiratory disease whereby there is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes, which are responsible for carrying air into and from the lungs. The general sign of bronchitis is a cough accompanied by the production of thick mucus which may be discolored. Bronchitis can either […]

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