La bronquitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lower respiratory tract. It occurs when the bronchial tubes, located between the lungs become inflamed because of infection or some other cause. By duration andetiology, we distinguish between acute bronchitis, short-term and chronic bronchitis, long-lasting and frequent recurrences.

Symptoms include:
  Cough with mucus, sometimes bloody. If the mucusis yellowish green bronchitis and is accompanied by fever, most likely there is bacterial infection.
    * Inflammation of the bronchi (branches of the airways between the windpipe and lungs)    Swelling (edema) of the bronchial walls.
    * Obstruction of the alveoli.
    * Wheezing or wheezing.
    * Bubbling (referring to the sound effect that is seen when the patient is heard with astethoscope)
    * Shortness of breath.
    * Malaise

In chronic bronchitis may also develop the following symptoms:
    Swelling of ankles, feet and legs.
    * Bluish lips caused by lowblood oxygen levels.
    * Susceptibility to respiratory infections, like colds and flu.

 Treatment
Considering that bacterial bronchitis is generally treated with antibiotics. It is common use ofamoxicillin. In cases of asthma inhalers are often used to prevent choking, bronchodilators, or inflammation-steroids. For cuts in breathing (dyspnea) due to bronchospasm, often used a rescue inhaleralbuterol, Ventolin, Salbutomal. There are other inhalers that can be prescribed for daily use.

 Related Diseases
Inflammation of the lower airways, the bronchioles is called bronchiolitis, andis a very common viral infection in young children. In 5% of cases, bronchiolitis can be caused by bacteria.
Chronic bronchitis is one of the clinical manifestations of COPD (chronic obstructivepulmonary disease). Another manifestation of COPD is emphysema.
Prevention:
• DO NOT smoke.
• Get a flu shot and pneumococcal vaccine as directed by your doctor.
• Minimize exposure to air...