Chronic bronchitis as its name suggests is a chronic disease hence it is best to hinder the Progression of the disease in its initial stages. An episode of bronchitis starts as acute bronchitis, it is a generalized swelling of upper respiratory tract and usually manifests with undermentioned symptoms:
-Frequent bouts of coughing, which may or may not be accompanied by chesttightness
-Affected person gasps for oxygen
-Extreme tiredness
-Pyrexia may also seen
-Pain may occur after bouts of severe expectoration
This continued over a long period of time may progress as chronic bronchitis if not checked in time.
The foremost and most important step to do is to identify the irritant and take steps to avoid it. Contact with irritants like cigarette smoke should be avoided at all costs. Smokers should give up on smoking before the condition gets out of hand.
Other protective procedures include:
-Those liable towards regular bronchitis attacks like Heavy smokers should avoid areas of heavy air pollution and dust.
-Always wear protective clothes and mask when working in a dusty area.
-Be extra careful during seasonal variations as number of bronchitis attacks increase in this period.
-Be sure to take up a fixed regimen of physical activity.
-Cover mouth and nose while going out in cold places so that the Individual does not breath in cold air as cold air is known to make the condition worse.
-Be cautious when taking antibiotics of minor niggles always consult from your doctor.
-Incorporate high doses of beneficial vitamins like vitamin A and C. In case of an episode of bronchitis here are the things that you can do to ease the discomfort
-Start taking in steam inhalations to humidify the mucous so that it can be easily expectorated out.
-Avoid excessive usage of medications that suppress cough as our aim should be to cough out as much mucous as possible.
-Take steroidal inhalers breathers if needed.
-Another preventive step to follow is limit the intake of food stuff that enhance the production of mucous like sweet food stuff, dairy and fat laden items.
-Also be punctual with annual vaccinations for flu.
-Maintain good personal hygiene and always clean hands before any meal.
-Frequent bouts of coughing, which may or may not be accompanied by chesttightness
-Affected person gasps for oxygen
-Extreme tiredness
-Pyrexia may also seen
-Pain may occur after bouts of severe expectoration
This continued over a long period of time may progress as chronic bronchitis if not checked in time.
The foremost and most important step to do is to identify the irritant and take steps to avoid it. Contact with irritants like cigarette smoke should be avoided at all costs. Smokers should give up on smoking before the condition gets out of hand.
Other protective procedures include:
-Those liable towards regular bronchitis attacks like Heavy smokers should avoid areas of heavy air pollution and dust.
-Always wear protective clothes and mask when working in a dusty area.
-Be extra careful during seasonal variations as number of bronchitis attacks increase in this period.
-Be sure to take up a fixed regimen of physical activity.
-Cover mouth and nose while going out in cold places so that the Individual does not breath in cold air as cold air is known to make the condition worse.
-Be cautious when taking antibiotics of minor niggles always consult from your doctor.
-Incorporate high doses of beneficial vitamins like vitamin A and C. In case of an episode of bronchitis here are the things that you can do to ease the discomfort
-Start taking in steam inhalations to humidify the mucous so that it can be easily expectorated out.
-Avoid excessive usage of medications that suppress cough as our aim should be to cough out as much mucous as possible.
-Take steroidal inhalers breathers if needed.
-Another preventive step to follow is limit the intake of food stuff that enhance the production of mucous like sweet food stuff, dairy and fat laden items.
-Also be punctual with annual vaccinations for flu.
-Maintain good personal hygiene and always clean hands before any meal.
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