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Bronchitis



� The bronchi are airpassages of the lungs.

� Bronchitis isinflammation of thebronchi.

� It can make breathing

difficult. It can also bepainful.



� Acute bronchitis is a sudden onset of symptoms. It onlylasts a short time. There is full recovery of lung function.

� Chronic bronchitis is a long term condition. It causesobstruction and erosion of the lungs. It is often the resultof many years of cigarette smoking. This is a seriouscondition. It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease (COPD).

� Asthmatic bronchitis occurs in people with asthma.

Occurs during an asthma attack. It is most common withallergies.

� Irritative bronchitis due to frequent contact with certainirritants. This often happens because of work setting.(also known as industrial or environmental bronchitis)



The inflammation may be caused by:

� Bacterial and viral infections

�

Smoking (cigarettes or marijuana)� Inhalation of certain respiratory irritants (usualy

in work setting) such as:

Ammonia

Chlorine

Minerals

Vegetable dusts



� Smoking

� Exposure to second-hand smoke

� Contact with a person infected with bronchitis

� Viral upper respiratory tract infection ( cold or flu)� Asthma

� Chronic sinusitis

� Occupational exposures to respiratory inhalants

� Smog, in susceptible individuals

� Enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids

� Malnutrition



� Symptoms will depend on the type of

bronchitis.



BRONCHI ANDAIR SACS OF

LUNGS

� Persist cough with sputumproduction for at least 3months in at least 2

consecutive years.� Cough that brings up

yellow-green mucus, oftenworse in the morning

� Difficulty breathing� Bluish tint to lips and skin

(in severe cases)



� The doctor will ask about your symptoms and

medical history.A physical exam will be done.



� abored breathing : use of respiratory

accessory muscles.

� Deep seated cough , productive may bepurulent but not foul.



� No change in vocal fremitus.



� No change in mild cases but if associated with

emphysema Hyperresonance.



� Early stage ; moist rales at the base of lung

and does not disappear after coughing .



� To reduce your chance of getting bronchitis:

� Stop smoking or never start.

� Avoid passive smoke.� Avoid exposure to respiratory irritants.

� Avoid contact with people who havebronchitis.

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