30/10/2022
Acute Bronchitis.
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs. It causes a cough that often brings up mucus.
Symptoms
Cough
cause shortness of breath,
wheezing,
a low fever
chest tightness.
Type
There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic.
Most cases of acute bronchitis get better within several days. But your cough can last for several weeks after the infection is gone.
Cause
viruses that cause colds and the flu often cause acute bronchitis.. Less often, bacteria can also cause acute bronchitis.
Spread
through the air when people cough, or though physical contact (for example, on unwashed hands).
Being exposed to to***co smoke, air pollution, dusts, vapors, and fumes can also cause Acute Bronchitis
To diagnose acute bronchitis,
your health care provider will ask about your symptoms and listen to your breathing. You may also have other tests.
Treatments
include rest, fluids, and aspirin (for adults) or paracetamol to treat fever A humidifier or steam can also help. You may need inhaled medicine to open your airways if you are wheezing.
Antibiotics won't help if the cause is viral. You may get antibiotics if the cause is bacterial.
Prevention.
Avoid close contact with people who have the flu or another respiratory illness
Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Get an annual vaccine flu shot.