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Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis

Acute asthmatic bronchitis can cause severe coughing and shortness of breath. Read here for more information <br>http://physical-health-tips.blogspot.com/2017/02/acute-asthmatic-bronchitis.html

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Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis

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  1. Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis

  2. Symptoms include persistent cough without or with upper respiratory symptoms • . Most case are caused by viruses including: influenza, RSV, and adenovirus.

  3. Other causes include bacteria infection, smoke or dust allergy or asthma. • Other causes include bacteria infection, smoke or dust allergy or asthma.

  4. These conditions might increase morbidity and mortality particularly in the old and young. • In cases of fever, cough and increased lung congestion, a x ray and antibiotic can be required.

  5. For influenza, anti viral medication is useful if started within 48 hours. • For simple uncomplicated acute bronchitis, treatment options don't include antibiotics.  

  6. Overuse of pointless anti-biotics causes the drug-resistant bacteria like methicillin resistant staph aureus in the community. • Mucolytics anti tussive cough medicine albuterol inhaler analgesics rest. Since acute bronchitis involves increased mucous production triggered by infection or allergens

  7. Massage 1 or 2 drops into the chest area and dilute with top quality olive or sweet almond oil. Use caution with the old and young as the oils can cause a rash so test a small area of skin first prior to applying to the entire chest.

  8. Expect signs of acute bronchitis to last from 1-3 weeks. • In case you've any questions or difficulties, seek medical help.

  9. This article is originally appeared on- http://physical-health-tips.blogspot.com/2017/02/acute-asthmatic-bronchitis.html

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