Chronic bronchitis as its name suggests is a permanant disease hence it is best to stop the Advancement of the condition in its initial stages. An attack of bronchitis begins as acute bronchitis, it is a woidespread swelling of upper respiratory tract and commonly manifests with undermentioned symptoms:
-Frequent bouts of coughing, which may or may not be accompanied by chesttightness
-Affected patient gasps for breath
-Extreme tiredness
-Raised body temperatue may also seen
-Discomfort may occur after bouts of prolonged expectoration
This continued over a long duration may lead as chronic bronchitis if not prevented in time.
The foremost and most important thing to do is to identify the irritant and take steps to eliminate it. Exposure with irritants like strong chemicals should be avoided at all costs. Smokers should quit on smoking before the condition deteriorates.
Other protective procedures include:
-Those liable towards regular bronchitis attacks like Heavy smokers should avoid areas of heavy air pollution and dust.
-Always wear shielding clothes and mask when operating in a environment.
-Be extra careful during seasonal variations as number of bronchitis attacks increase in this duration.
-Be sure to take up a fixed regimen of physical activity.
-Cover mouth and nose when going out in cold climates so that the Person does not breath in cold air as cold air is known to cause exacerbations.
-Be careful when taking drugs of minor problems always take advice from your doctor.
-Incorporate high doses of beneficial vitamins like vitamin A and C. In case of an episode of bronchitis here are the things that you can do to ease the discomfort
-Start taking in steam inhalations to humidify the mucous so that it can be easily expectorated out.
-Avoid indiscriminate usage of medications that hold back cough as our aim should be to cough out as much mucous as possible.
-Take steroidal inhalers breathers if needed.
-Another preventive measure to take is limit the ingestion of food items that enhance the production of cough like sugary food stuff, dairy and fat laden products.
-Also be punctual with annual vaccinations against flu.
-Maintain good personal hygiene and always clean hands before any meal.
-Frequent bouts of coughing, which may or may not be accompanied by chesttightness
-Affected patient gasps for breath
-Extreme tiredness
-Raised body temperatue may also seen
-Discomfort may occur after bouts of prolonged expectoration
This continued over a long duration may lead as chronic bronchitis if not prevented in time.
The foremost and most important thing to do is to identify the irritant and take steps to eliminate it. Exposure with irritants like strong chemicals should be avoided at all costs. Smokers should quit on smoking before the condition deteriorates.
Other protective procedures include:
-Those liable towards regular bronchitis attacks like Heavy smokers should avoid areas of heavy air pollution and dust.
-Always wear shielding clothes and mask when operating in a environment.
-Be extra careful during seasonal variations as number of bronchitis attacks increase in this duration.
-Be sure to take up a fixed regimen of physical activity.
-Cover mouth and nose when going out in cold climates so that the Person does not breath in cold air as cold air is known to cause exacerbations.
-Be careful when taking drugs of minor problems always take advice from your doctor.
-Incorporate high doses of beneficial vitamins like vitamin A and C. In case of an episode of bronchitis here are the things that you can do to ease the discomfort
-Start taking in steam inhalations to humidify the mucous so that it can be easily expectorated out.
-Avoid indiscriminate usage of medications that hold back cough as our aim should be to cough out as much mucous as possible.
-Take steroidal inhalers breathers if needed.
-Another preventive measure to take is limit the ingestion of food items that enhance the production of cough like sugary food stuff, dairy and fat laden products.
-Also be punctual with annual vaccinations against flu.
-Maintain good personal hygiene and always clean hands before any meal.
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