Know the Symptoms of Bronchitis before They Strike

Know the Symptoms of Bronchitis before They Strike

You have a cold or the flu. For most of us NOT in the medical profession, this is our diagnosis. When were not feeling well. Although correct as far as it goes, bronchitis is an infection of the bronchial tubes that needs treatment. This is especially true when you see these symptoms in children. Pediatric asthma and bronchitis can leave a child and miserable condition and gasping for breath

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Although many times bronchitis is associated with smoking or smoker's cough, here we're talking about acute bronchitis which is short-term in nature and accompanied by many flu like symptoms.

There are two primary symptoms of bronchitis that can be used by almost anyone to do a quick diagnosis at home. The first symptom is a major increase in yellow or green mucus. Although a persons pulmonary or long systems create some mucus naturally, when an illness or infection strikes the amount of mucus can increase dramatically. This in turn creates the need to cough in an attempt to cough up and remove the phlegm and mucus.

The second symtom is wheezing. Wheezing is caused by when the sufferer attempts to force air through constricted bronchial passageways. Doctors are trained to hear these noises but you can also identify this symptom if you listen carefully. You may need to place your ear on the persons back or chest and have them take several deep breaths. It's normally easier to hear wheezing when the person exhales.

Wheezing is very similar to a whistling sound as air is forced through narrowed breathing tubes. These passageways are commonly found to be constricted due to infection or an allergic reaction when bronchitis is suspected. I tend to hear what wheezing as something akin to an air leak.

A "rattle" while breathing, although not considered a wheeze, can also be another symptom that may indicate a compromise bronchial system.

Other symptoms may include:

1. A slight fever

2. Chest pain, that feels like a constriction

3. A sore throat

4. Congestion

5. Difficulty and painful breathing

Acute bronchitis, which is the flu like symptoms etc. can be either bacterial or viral-based. This means it's important that when bronchitis strikes, you visit the doctor. A medical doctor can determine if the breathing problem is actual bronchitis or something else and provide the medicines necessary for treatment. They can even provide symptomatic treatment for the coughing and mucus problems.

Chronic bronchitis is typically an environmental in nature which suggests that fumes and odors or particulate matter in your home or workplace may be causing irritation of the bronchial linings. The irritation and turn shows up in common, bronchial symptoms. To deal with the various bronchial irritants that can trigger a bronchial spasm event, you need to get our free report on how to remove asthma allergy and bronchitis triggers from your home.

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Trachea (Windpipe) -- About half of its 13 cm length is inside the chest and the other half is in the neck. The lower end of the trachea divides into two bronchi (tubes) that carry air into the lungs.

Corticosteroid drugs -- Corticosteroids are a group of potent anti-inflammatory drugs similar to the natural corticosteroid hormones produced by the cortex of the adrenal glands. Among the disorders that often improve with corticosteroid treatment are asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema and rheumatoid arthritis.

Reflux -- Short for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also commonly known as GERD, it is a chronic condition which afflicts many asthmatics. The esophageal flap which seals the stomach from the lower esophagus does not remain closed when it should, particularly when the patient is reclining, and this allows stomach acid and its fumes, and partially-digested contents to escape upwards through the esophagus. This material can be aspirated into the lungs, triggering an asthma attack.