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My Bronchitis Contagious and Causes of Bronchitis
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[size=4][b]My Bronchitis Contagious - Causes of Bronchitis and Symptoms of Bronchitis[/b][/size][hr]Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to your lungs. It causes a cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Coughing often brings up yellow or greenish mucus. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic.

When the main air passageways in your lungs (bronchial tubes) are inflamed, they often produce large amounts of discolored mucus that comes up when you cough. If this persists for more than three months, it is referred to as chronic bronchitis. Mucus that isn't white or clear usually means there's a secondary infection. A substantial amount of the words here are all inter-connected to and about Causes Bronchitis. Understand them to get an overall understanding on Causes Bronchitis.

[list][*]Avoid things that could make symptoms worse, such as air pollution and allergens.[*]Getting enough rest so your body has the energy needed to fight the infection.[*]Generally, you feel better sooner if you rest more than usual while you have acute bronchitis. [/list]

[size=large][b]Expectations for the Course of the Condition[/b][/size][hr]Water Drink a minimum of eight glasses of water or other fluids every day. This will help to keep mucus thin, making it easier to cough up. Avoid sugar and dairy products because they tend to weaken the immune system and cause excessive mucus production. Wink

[size=large][b]What Causes Bronchitis?[/b][/size][hr]Acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses, and it may occur together with or following a cold or other respiratory infection. Germs such as viruses can be spread from person to person by coughing. They can also be spread if you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes after coming into contact with respiratory fluids from an infected person.

[size=large][b]Bronchitis Symptoms[/b][/size][hr]Cough is a common symptom of bronchitis. The cough may be dry or may produce phlegm. Significant phlegm production suggests that the lower respiratory tract and the lung itself may be infected, and you may have pneumonia. Even if you are a stranger in the world of Acute Bronchitis, once you are through with this article, you will no longer have to consider yourself to be a stranger in it!

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[size=large][b]Industrial Pollution is Another Culprit[/b][/size][hr]Chronic bronchitis is found in higher-than-normal rates among coal miners, grain handlers, metal molders, and other people who are continually exposed to dust. But the chief cause is heavy, long-term cigarette smoking, which irritates the bronchial tubes and causes them to produce excess mucus.

[size=large][b]Shortness of Breath[/b][/size][hr]Aggravated by exertion or mild activity Frequent respiratory infections that worsen symptoms Wheezing, shortness of breath, recurrent infections and cough all appear as symptoms of this problem. While these also occur in those with simple asthma, those with chronic asthmatic bronchitis tend to have increased severity and frequency of these complaints. Bronchitis is the substance of this composition. Without Bronchitis, there would not have been much to write and think about over here!

[size=large][b]Acute Bronchitis is Usually Caused by a Virus[/b][/size][hr]It is more common during the winter months and often develops after an upper respiratory illness such as influenza (flu) or a cold caused by a virus such as coronavirus, adenovirus, or a rhinovirus. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may be a cause, especially in adults older than About 10% of the time, acute bronchitis is caused by bacteria. In addition to what we had mentioned in the previous paragraph, much more has to be said about Bronchitis Symptoms. If space permits, we will state everything about it. :o.

[list][*]Some cases, the doctor will recommend using a medicine called a bronchodilator that makes breathing easier.[*]People with chronic bronchitis should stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoke.[*]We wish to stress on the importance and the necessity of Bronchitis Caused through this article.[*]This is because we see the need of propagating its necessity and importance![/list]

[size=large][b]The First Thing to Know is What is Bronchitis[/b][/size][hr]When the airways become swollen or irritated, you have acute bronchitis. This condition, bronchitis almost always causes coughing and a few other respiratory problems. People mostly refer to bronchitis as a chest cold. This condition is most frequent in the winter time. Because this season is mostly known for colds or for the flue, this is the reason why acute bronchitis is common in the winter. Bronchitis first start when at first you have had an upper respiratory problem. Children are more at risk of developing acute bronchitis than adults are. The illness, either flu or the cold starts to spread from the nose and your throat to the airways, thus causing bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is not a very serious illness, unlike chronic bronchitis. The maximum period that one can have acute bronchitis is about two weeks and the minimum is as less as five days. However, short the period of time that you can have bronchitis, coughing, which is the trade mark for

Bronchitis can last even after the illness has been cured. The main reason that one develops acute bronchitis is because of an infection. Almost all infections that then lead to acute bronchitis are caused by a virus. Acute bronchitis can also be caused by bacteria or a fungus, but these are very rare cases of bronchitis infection. Furthermore, you can also develop acute bronchitis if you are exposed daily to chemicals that get into your body through air. Smoke, dust or vapors can also cause acute bronchitis. If you live in an area that is polluted, the risk of developing acute bronchitis is higher and you are also more at risk of recurrence of bronchitis. There is also another problem if the child or person lives around people that smoke, his/ her chances of developing acute bronchitis are much higher. life is short. Use it to its maximum by utilizing whatever knowledge it offers for knowledge is important for all walks of life. Even the crooks have to be intelligent!

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Your child is also more at risk of developing acute bronchitis, if she/ he also suffers from other medical problems. The main problems that one can have and thus increase the risk of bronchitis are allergies, asthma, heart problems and recurring problems with tonsils. Children who are born early, premature babies also have an increased risk of developing acute bronchitis. vaccinations against germs may be a helpful way to decrease the risk of developing acute bronchitis, especially in children. Be also very careful not to smoke around the child.
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