Chronic Bronchitis Information and Management

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What are the different types of bronchitis?

There are different types of bronchitis. But the most common are acute and chronic. Chronic bronchitis is long-term inflammation of the bronchi. It is common among smokers. People with chronic bronchitis tend to get lung infections more easily. They also have episodes of acute bronchitis, when symptoms are worse.

Does chronic bronchitis go away?

Chronic bronchitis never really goes away but can be managed with treatment. It’s almost always caused by smoking. The most common symptom of chronic bronchitis is a frequent cough with mucus lasting two years or longer. What is chronic bronchitis? Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways (trachea, bronchi or bronchioles) in your lungs.

What causes chronic bronchitis?

Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus like the common cold or the flu. It lasts a few days to a few weeks. Chronic bronchitis is when you get symptoms of bronchitis frequently for two years or longer. It’s usually caused by smoking or other lung irritants. What’s the difference between chronic bronchitis and emphysema?

Can smoking cause chronic bronchitis?

Since smoking causes most cases of chronic bronchitis, the best way to prevent it is to not smoke. It's also important to try to avoid lung irritants such as secondhand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes, and dusts. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

How long does chronic bronchitis last?

The most common symptom is a frequent cough that lasts for two years or longer. Chronic bronchitis never really goes away but can be managed with treatment. It’s almost always caused by smoking. The most common symptom of chronic bronchitis is a frequent cough with mucus lasting two years or longer. What is chronic bronchitis?

What are the symptoms of chronic bronchitis?

The main symptom of chronic bronchitis/COPD is a persistent (stubborn) cough with mucus that happens frequently for at least two years. Other symptoms include: A whistling sound when you breathe (wheezing). Shortness of breath (dyspnea). Fast heart rate (tachycardia). Tiredness (fatigue). What causes chronic bronchitis?

Is bronchitis chronic or acute?

Bronchitis can be short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic). In COPD, bronchitis is chronic. You can more about acute bronchitis inflammation on the NHS website. a continuous cough that produces phlegm (mucus) – according to the NHS, this is defined as a daily cough for three months of the year, for two or more years in a row wheezing.

What Is Chronic Bronchitis

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Chronic Bronchitis Information

1. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/lungs-and-airways/bronchitis