Bronchitis Treatments and Therapies |
Respiratory Infection, Bronchitis |
Bronchitis is an obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs. It is a common disease of habitual tobacco smokers and residents of polluted cities. Like many disorders, bronchitis can be acute (short-term), or chronic (long-lasting). Chronic bronchitis is defined clinically as a persistent cough that produces sputum for at least three months in two consecutive years. Chronic bronchitis is predominantly caused by smoking, and has also been linked to ...
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Theophylline
... Common brand names: Elixophyllin, Slo-Bid, Slo-Phyllin, Theo-24, Theolair, Uniphyl and others Why is theophylline prescribed? Theophylline, a bronchodilator, relaxes and opens the air passages to the ...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Complications ... Although a single episode of bronchitis usually isn''t cause for concern, it can lead to pneumonia in some people. Older adults, infants, smokers and people with chronic respiratory disorders or heart...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Antibiotics don''t effectively treat most cases of bronchitis because the condition usually results from a viral infection. Instead, the following are the cornerstones of treatment for acute bronchiti...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Besides the basic treatments of rest, liquids and over-the-counter cough medications, these suggestions can help make you more comfortable, speed recovery and prevent complications of acute bronchitis...
Source: MayoClinic
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Bronchitis
... If you''ve ever had a cough that felt as though it started down in your toes, or if you''ve ever had uncontrollable coughing fits, you may have had bronchitis. Bronchitis can be either acute or chroni...
Source: HealthWorld
Childhood Bronchitis ... There are 2 kinds of bronchitis: Acute bronchitis lasts from 3 days to 3 weeks. Chronic bronchitis can last up to 3 months, and come back over and over for 2 years or more. Children usually get acute ...
Source: HealthWorld
Bronchitis Acute ... Acute inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree, generally self-limiting and with eventual complete healing and return of function. Bronchitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the mucous lining ...
Source: HealthWorld
Bronchitis Chronic ... A condition associated with prolonged exposure to non specific bronchial irritants and accompanied by mucous hyper secretion and certain structural changes in the bronchi. Chronic bronchitis is a long...
Source: HealthWorld
Heartsease ... Viola tricolor Violaceae Names: Wild Pansy. Habitat: A common British wild and garden plant. Part Used: Herb. Constituents: Flavonoids, including violanthin, rutin, violaquercitrin. Methylsalicylate M...
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Sundew ... Drosera rotundifolia Droseraceae Habitat: Grows throughout Europe on wet heaths, moors and sphagnum bogs, especially in Wales. Collection: The whole of the plant is gathered during the flowering perio...
Source: HealthWorld
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Resources
- Acute Bronchitis (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Acute Bronchitis (American Academy of Family Physicians)

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