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Acute Bronchitis Pneumonia. General Information on Acute
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[size=4][b]Acute Bronchitis Pneumonia - General Information on Acute Bronchitis[/b][/size][hr]Definition: Bronchitis is the inflammation (acute or cronic )of the trachea, bronchi. Acute bronchitis is caused by viral or bacterial infection and heal without complications. Adults that smoke develop chronic bronchitis that cannot be cured.

Diagnosis The doctor will listen to the child's chest, if he hears moist rales, crackling, wheezing it means that the lung are inflammated and the airway is narrowing. Moist rales are caused by the fluid secretions in the bronchial tubes. Using our imagination has helped us create a wonderful article on Symptoms Bronchitis. Being imaginative is indeed very important when writing about Symptoms Bronchitis!

[list][*]Description Acute bronchitis appears mostly in the winter, more often caused by viral infection.[*]Although the cough may persist longer acute bronchitis is solved in two weeks, acute bronchitis complication is pneumonia in children.[/list]

Demographics Bronchitis affects predominantly pre-school and school age children, especially during winter time. Cause and symptoms Bronchitis begins with the symptoms of a cold, running nose, coughing, sneezing, fever of 102F ( 8C), greenish yellow sputum. In three to five days most of the symptoms disappear, but coughing may continue for some time. If the acute bronchitis is complicated with bacterial infection the fever and a general feeling of illness persists. The bacterial infection should be treated with antibiotics, if the cough doesn't get away it may be asthma or pneumonia. In direct proportion with the stage of the disease acute bronchitis has those symptoms: dry, hacking, unproductive cough, runny nose, sore throat, back and other muscle pains, general malaise, headache, fever, chills. Even the beginner will get to learn more about Asthmatic Bronchitis after reading this article. It is written in easy language so that everyone will be able to understand it.

Treatment Bronchitis may be treated by home care if it's not complicated, resting, not smocking and drinking plenty of fluids, for fever you may take Tylenol, Panadol, Datril. Suppressing our knowledge on Pediatric bronchitis diagnosis our intention here. In fact, we mean to let everyone know more about Chronic Bronchitis after reading this!

[size=large][b]Sputum Culture is Indicated[/b][/size][hr]To be performed to put a correct diagnosis of the infection and to identify the most appropriate antibiotic. The patient is asked to spit in a cup and than the sample is grown in the laboratory to see which organisms are present. Sometimes the sputum may be collected using bronchoscopy, the patient is given a local anesthetic and the tube is passed through the airways to collect a sputum sample. Blood tests and x-rays are also recommended, the measuring of the oxygen and carbon dioxide are also important. This is a dependable source of information on Bronchitis. All that has to be done to verify its authenticity is to read it! Big Grin.

[list][*]Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the part of the respiratory system that leads into the lungs.[*]Basically there are two types of bronchitis, acute and chronic bronchitis.[*]Acute bronchitis is a short term illness that becomes more common during cold weather.[*]It is usually followed by viral infection and can be associated with bacterial infections.[*]Acute bronchitis usually clears itself within 2 weeks, but the cough may continue.[*]And in some cases of acute bronchitis it can develop into pneumonia.[*]Doctors often prescribe antibiotics because they feel pressured by people's expectations to receive them.[*]This expectation has been fueled by both misinformation in the media and marketing by drug companies.[*]There are some antibiotics which are known for treating both acute and chronic bronchitis but also prescribed for other medical illness.[*]Ampicillin is used for the treatment of infections that result from acute bronchitis.[*]Trimethoprim is an antibiotic used for infections in the respiratory tract.[*]Azithromycin and Amoxicilluin are considered effective treatment for bacterial infections causing bronchitis.[*]Telithromycin is a drug used for mild to moderate infections in the respiratory system.[*]The value of this composition is achieved if after reading it, your knowledge on Bronchitis is greatly influenced.[*]This is how we find out that the meaning of Bronchitis has really entered you![/list]

Proper medication is important in curing an illness, but it is also essential to use a reliable source of these medications, like your trusted physician. Antibiotics are medications that slow or stop the growth of bacteria. Prescriptions of antibiotics depends on what kind of infections causes your illness, like in the case of bronchitis there are specific antibiotics for this condition depending on the severity and status of the illness. The initial stages of this article on Chronic Bronchitis proved to be difficult. However, with hard work and perseverance, we have succeeded in providing an interesting and informative article for you to read.

The increase and improper used of antibiotics may also lead to antibiotic resistance in which the bacteria may mutate in ways so they will be able to survive in spite of medications; that means the antibiotics may not work on the next time that it is used. And since most antibiotics are expensive, costs may not be worth the benefits. Acute bronchitis usually clears up on its own in two to three weeks just by drinking lots of fluids and getting enough rest.

Quote:When taking antibiotics you should also be aware of the adverse effects they may bring to your body. Precautionary measures are also important when taking antibiotics for bronchitis and these include, consulting your doctor of the severity of bronchitis before beginning antibiotics and taking the antibiotics as prescribed, do not stop or miss doses. Consulting your Obstetrician or gynecologist is also important if you are pregnant.

[list][*]Some experts advise not to take antibiotics for acute bronchitis especially when you do not have other medical problems.[*]It will not only save you from potential side-effects but also from unnecessary expenses.[*]You may be inquisitive as to where we got the matter for writing this article on Bronchitis.[*]Of course through our general knowledge, and the Internet![/list]
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