The bronchitis is a inflammation respiratory tract (bronchi) and mucous membranes pulmonary. Frequent, it is mainly present in fall and in winter in France.
Asthmatic bronchitis
Bronchitis of infectious origin can progress to asthmatic bronchitis: the patient has a asthma attack, he is having difficulty breathing and his breathing is wheezy. However, unlike asthma, this bronchitis is not related to an allergy.
Acute bronchitis, a viral bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a viral disease that resolves on its own in healthy people. As the inflammation is due to a virus, the antibiotics are not needed.
Symptoms, treatment and prevention of bronchitis
The symptoms of bronchitis are a dry cough that can progress to a fatty cough, with sputum. Bronchitis is often preceded by a cold or nasopharyngitis. The fever is mild and can be treated with paracetamol. Patients are advised to drink, ventilate their accommodation, and rest. Honey is soothing.
Contagious, bronchitis can be transmitted by contact. It is therefore necessary to take some hygiene precautions to avoid passing it on to those around it.
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