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Bronchitis

Disease Topic: Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial (pronounced -brawn-kee-ull) tubes, or bronchi. Bronchial tubes are the air passages that extend from the windpipe into the lungs.

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Bronchitis Symptoms

Some of the most common symptoms are: a cough, wheezing, fever, and soreness in the chest.

Bronchitis Causes

Bronchitis is contagious and can be spread by direct or indirect contact. Bronchitis may be caused by a virus, bacteria, smoking or the inhalation of chemical pollutants or dust. When the cells of the bronchial-lining tissue are irritated beyond a certain point, the tiny hairs (cilia) within them, which normally trap and eliminate pollutants, stop functioning. Consequently, the air passages become clogged by debris and irritation increases. In response, a heavy secretion of mucus develops, which causes the characteristic cough of bronchitis. The most common cause of acute bronchitis is a viral infection such as the flu. Sometimes bacteria can cause this disease as well. Breathing air that contains irritants, such as chemical fumes, acid fumes, dust or smoke, increases the risk of the disease.

Types of Bronchitis

There are two main types of bronchitis: Acute and Chronic. Acute bronchitis may follow or accompany the flu, or it may begin without having had an infection. Acute bronchitis usually lasts about 10 days. If you smoke or are around damaging fumes (such as those in certain kinds of factories), you are more likely to get acute bronchitis and to have it longer. This is because your bronchial tree is already damaged.

1. Windpipe (Trachea)
2. Site of Tracheal/Bronchial Rupture (Separation)
3. Primary Bronchii

Chronic bronchitis is defined as excessive mucus secretion in the bronchi and a chronic or recurrent mucus-producing cough that lasts three or more months and recurs year after year. People who have chronic bronchitis are more susceptible to bacterial infections of the airway and lungs, like pneumonia.

Long-Term Effects Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis may take up to 8 weeks to resolve. Once the infection is over, there are generally no long-term effects. Some persons, especially smokers, are more likely to develop repeated bouts of acute bronchitis.

What are the risks to others?

Acute bronchitis is often catching. A person who has symptoms of bronchitis should cover the mouth when coughing Both the ill person and anyone who cares for him or her should also avoid sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses, and wash their hands frequently.

Treatment of Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis, can be treated with anti-biotics, bed rest and by drinking plenty of fluids and staying indoors in damp, cold weather. If you smoke, you should cut down on the number of cigarettes you smoke, or stop smoking altogether.

Preventions of Bronchitis

A person can decrease the risk for getting acute bronchitis by:

• avoiding close contact with people who have bronchitis
• washing his or her hands frequently and completely through the day
• stopping smoking
• wearing a face mask when working with chemicals, dust, or other lung irritants