Archive for the 'Bronchitis' Category

pathophysiology on chronic bronchitis

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

In patients with airflow obstruction “chronic bronchitis” should be differentiated from emphysema. We are dealing with 2 clinical types: type A, “pink puffer” ( = emphysematous type), and type B, “blue blooter” ( = bronchitic type).
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Chronic Bronchitis Effects

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Chronic bronchitis is a long-term respiratory condition in which the bronchial tubes are irritated and inflamed. The most common effect of chronic bronchitis in individuals is excessive and continuous coughing. The person may go into bouts of coughing for a long time and may also spit mucus with it. Coughing found in chronic bronchitis may remain with the person for many months or even for a year.
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Is Bronchitis Contagious

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Bronchitis is contagious disease. The virus can transfer the disease when you sneeze or cough. In the initial stage, there is a swelling in the air passage. At this time, there is no formation of virus.
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Bronchitis Symptoms

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

The main sign of bronchitis is a cough that brings up yellowish-gray or green mucus (sputum). Mucus itself is normal. Your airways produce at least an ounce of normal secretions everyday. These secretions usually do not accumulate because they continuously cleared into the throat and swallowed with saliva. Mucus is usually clear or white. It is when your bronchial tubes become inflamed and when large amounts of discolored mucus comes up when you cough.
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what is bronchitis

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining in the bronchial tubes. Inflammation is a chemical reaction in the body that produces redness, swelling, and pain.
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Causes Of Bronchitis

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Bronchitis may be caused by a virus, bacteria, smoking or the inhalation of chemical pollutants or dust. Smoking is the leading cause of chronic bronchitis. The substances in cigarette and other forms of tobacco smoking cause irritation of the bronchial tubes.
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Chronic Bronchitis x-ray

Friday, July 17th, 2009

If you have Chronic Bronchitis, you may need a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia or other diseases that may mimic or contribute to chronic bronchitis.

Sometimes an x-ray is taken to rule out the possibility of other illnesses or diseases. An x-ray cannot be used to diagnose early chronic bronchitis because an x-ray taken during the beginning stages of the disease is often normal.

Symptoms Of Acute Bronchitis

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes of the lungs.Symptoms Of Acute Bronchitis are quite diffrent .When the bronchitis does not go away within a few weeks, it can last for a month or longer and frequently comes back.
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Causes Of Chronic Bronchitis

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Chronic bronchitis is one of the lung disorders classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is most frequently caused by long term irritation of the bronchial tubes.
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How is Bronchitis Transmitted

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Acute bronchitis is usually transmitted when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks and liquid droplets containing virus particles or bacteria are released into the air and onto objects.
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