what is bronchitis

Types Bronchitis - Pediatric Bronchitis - Parents' Guide to Dealing With It

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Bronchitis is a respiratory problem which can be found in the lower tract. It occurs when there is an inflammation of the airway tubes that include the trachea and larger air tubes that carry oxygen to the lungs.

Both types of infections have similar symptoms:  * Tires easily   * Wheezing   * Difficulty breathing worsened by physical exertion   * Mucus filled cough   (if there is any blood in the mucus, then consult in the child's physician.

• Sometimes to get the mucus moving, doctors may suggest using expectorants.
• These types of medicine will thin the mucus out, which makes it easier to get rid of quicker.
• Before doing this, consult the pediatrician.

• Antibiotics will only be prescribed for bacteria related bronchitis.
• Like adults, children need to take the medicine as directed to avoid recurrences.
• Children under age 8 will be given Amoxicillin instead of other types of medicines.

When It Seems There is No Infections, Doctors Will Treat the Child for a Common Cold

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This means staying in bed, drink lots of fluid. Using a humidifier can help the child get over the cold much quicker.  If the child experiences dry cough, it would be necessary to use a cough suppressant for their own comfort.  Aspirin is a no-no for children because of the danger of Reye's syndrome. Tylenol or Motrin should be the only two medicines parents should use. There has been a gradual introduction to the world of Bronchitis projected in this article. We had done this so that the actual meaning of the article will sink within you.

• There are two types of bronchitis infections: acute and chronic.
• Followed by viruses, acute infections usually bother the nasal passages, sinuses, and throat and then going to  the larger tubes.
• Sometimes bacteria cause the infection.

Types of Bronchitis


It's left untreated, the infection can develop into more serious respiratory infections that include pneumonia, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure on the right side as well as emphysema.

Chronic Bronchitis is Produced by an Overabundance of Mucus that Causes a Productive Cough

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Until the infection is cleared, it progresses into a constant inflammation that can hinder the stream of air. It can also cause serious damage of the tract. We were a bit tentative when embarking on this project on Bronchitis. However, using the grit and determination we have, we have produced some fine reading material on Bronchitis.

• As for chronic problems, treatment depends on how far into the disease you are.
• Children need a healthy environment and supervised exercise.
• Some medications can be used to relieve the stress on the bronchial tubes thus allowing air to flow through.