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Bronchitis is inflammation of the air passages (bronchi) of the lungs. It can make breathing difficult and sometimes painful.
Acute Bronchitis – sudden onset of symptoms. This lasts only a short time and there is full recovery of lung function.
Chronic Bronchitis – long-term inflammation, obstruction, and degeneration of the bronchi. This is often the result of many years of cigarette smoking. This is a serious medical condition, also called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Asthmatic Bronchitis – intermittent inflammation of the airways in people with underlying asthma. This is most commonly associated with allergies or environmental irritants.
Irritative Bronchitis – (also called industrial or environmental bronchitis); due to chronic exposure to substances such as acids, ammonia, chlorine, minerals, or vegetable dusts
Causes
The inflammation may be caused by:
Bacterial and viral infections
Inhalation of certain respiratory irritants (i.e., chemical pollutants, dust), particularly in an occupational setting
Smoking (cigarettes or marijuana)
Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
Asthma
Chronic sinusitis
Contact with a person infected with bronchitis
Enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids
Exposure to second hand smoke
Malnutrition
Occupational exposures to respiratory inhalants
Smog, in susceptible individuals
Smoking
Viral upper respiratory tract infection (cold or flu)
Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the type of bronchitis.
Acute Bronchitis
Back and muscle pain
Cough, initially dry, then produces mucus that may be thick, yellow, green, blood-streaked
Malaise
Runny nose
Slight fever
Sore throat
Wheezing
Chronic Bronchitis
Bluish tint to lips and skin (in severe cases)
Cough that brings up yellow-green mucus, often worse in the morning
Difficulty breathing
Swelling of the feet (in end-stage cases)
Diagnosis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam.
Acute Bronchitis
Tests for acute bronchitis are not usually needed. However, for severe or questionable cases, the following may be recommended:
Blood test
Chest x-rays to rule out pneumonia, a complication of bronchitis
Cultures of nasal discharge or sputum coughed up from lungs
Pulse oximetry – measures the amount of oxygen in the blood
Chronic Bronchitis
Tests for chronic bronchitis may include:
Arterial blood gas (for levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid in the blood)
Blood test
Chest x-rays
Pulmonary function tests or spirometry to evaluate lung function
Pulse oximetry
Sputum culture
Treatment
Acute Bronchitis
Treatment is aimed at relieving the symptoms. It includes:
Aspirin or acetaminophen to treat pain and fever
Cool mist humidification
Expectorants or cough suppressants
Increased fluid intake
In most cases, antibiotics are not necessary because the infection is viral, not bacterial. Antihistamines are usually not recommended, because they tend to dry up secretions, which can make the cough worse.
Chronic Bronchitis
Treatment is based on:
Age
Extent of the disease
Overall health
Past response to treatments
Treatment may include:
Cool mist humidification
Expectorants to loosen secretions
Inhaled bronchodilators or corticosteroids
Lung reduction surgery – removal of the most damaged part of the lungs (in severe cases)
Lung transplant (in end-stage cases)
Oral antibiotics and bronchodilators
Oral or intravenous corticosteroid medications
Supplemental oxygen
Prevention
To reduce your chance of getting bronchitis:
Avoid contact with people who have bronchitis.
Avoid exposure to respiratory irritants.
Avoid passive smoke.
Stop smoking or never start. |
