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Bronchitis

Bronchitis is swelling of the bronchial tubes (bronchi), the air passages between the nasal area and the respiratory system. More particularly, bronchitis is when the lining of the bronchial tubes gets inflamed or contaminated.

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Bronchitis

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  1. Bronchitis & its Treatments

  2. Bronchitis Bronchitis is inflammation or swelling of the bronchial tubes (bronchi), the air passages between the nose and the lungs. More specifically, bronchitis is when the lining of the bronchial tubes becomes inflamed or infected.

  3. Who gets bronchitis • Smokers - A study carried out by researchers at the COPD Program at Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute in Albuquerque found that smoking was associated with the overproduction of mucus that causes bronchitis. • People who are exposed to a lot of secondhand smoke • People with weakened immune systems • People with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  4. Symptoms of bronchitis • Inflammation or swelling of the bronchi • Coughing • Production of clear, white, yellow, grey, or green mucus (sputum) • Shortness of breath • Wheezing • Fatigue • Fever and chills

  5. How is bronchitis diagnosed There are several tests that are used to diagnose bronchitis. If a doctor hears wheezing or abnormal sounds when listening to your lungs with a stethoscope, he or she will often order chest X-rays. A pulmonary lung function test using a device called a spirometer may be employed to check for asthma or emphysema.

  6. How can bronchitis be Prevented Bronchitis is a somewhat preventable disease. Prevention methods include: • Avoiding tobacco smoke and exposure to second hand smoke • Quitting smoking • Avoiding people who are sick with colds or the flu • Getting a yearly flu vaccine • Getting a pneumonia vaccine (especially for those over 60 years of age) • Washing hands regularly

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