Bronchitis: characteristics, symptoms, treatment

Contents:

• Understanding bronchitis
• The main symptoms of bronchitis
• The main methods of treatment

Bronchitis - an inflammation of the bronchi and the accumulation of mucus in them. Bronchus - an important part of the respiratory system, their structure resembles a tube, which connect trachea with the lung tissue. The trachea is associated with two bronchi, which branch many times, forming a network of large and small tubes (bronchi and bronchioles). When breathing air through them into the lungs. At the tip of the bronchioles located mikromeshochek (alveoli) in which oxygen from the air further enters the bloodstream. Bronchitis human bronchi become inflamed and because of that secrete excessive mucus in the lumen of the bronchus.
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Understanding bronchitis

Bronchitis - not a simple cough, neglected diseases of the bronchi may develop into more serious problems until heart failure.

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The main symptoms of bronchitis

Common symptoms of bronchitis is shortness of breath, a feeling of heaviness and tightness in the chest. The people often used the second name of bronchitis - "chest colds". In most cases, the symptoms of bronchitis are manifested as a result of viral, as well as a complication of an infection of the upper respiratory tract. Time has not cured bronchitis becomes chronic. Therefore, early treatment of this disease is extremely important, especially for children.

Bronchitis is accompanied by general fatigue, headache, decreased body temperature, watering eyes, dry cough and sore throat. A frequent companion of bronchitis is a common cold, the symptoms of which are almost identical. This form of the disease can last for about two weeks. During this time it is really to get rid of the disease with medication without a prescription.

But if these symptoms are ignored, a dry cough may develop into a cough with mucus (clear to white or yellowish). Launched bronchitis is characterized by tightness in the chest and prolonged paroxysmal cough. At this stage of the disease the thermometer can show the patient's body temperature is 40 degrees, and the mucus released by coughing, may contain streaks of blood. When these symptoms should immediately call a doctor.

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The main methods of treatment

There is a common misconception that the bronchitis is caused by bacteria that are killed by antibiotics.

Keep in mind that most often the cause of disease are viruses, respectively, an antibiotic will be powerless even more harmful.

Bronchitis usually goes away on its own for 14-16 days, the human body fights the virus on their own. But if the body can not cope for two weeks or complications begin, he should begin to actively help.

When the feeling of tightness in the chest, you can use asthma inhalers, which effectively help the airways open, reduce swelling of the bronchial tree. Also, the treatment should be used drugs that suppress the cough and reduce the intensity of mucus. Most of these drugs do not require a prescription. But most importantly, if you are sick, consult a doctor.