Forms And Types Of Bronchitis
01/16/2010
Forms And Types Of Bronchitis
By Grojan Fabiola
Bronchitis is a common respiratory disease that involves
inflammation and often infection of the bronchial mucosal
membranes. The symptoms generated by bronchitis vary according
to the causes and the seriousness of the disease. Judging by the
intensity and the duration of the disease, bronchitis can be
either acute or chronic.
Acute bronchitis has a rapid onset and generates intense
symptoms. However, most people with acute bronchitis respond
well to specific treatments and are usually recovered quickly
and permanently, with minimal risks of relapse. Acute bronchitis
is very common among children and thus it is also commonly
referred to as “childhood bronchitis”. This type of bronchitis
may last from a few days to 2-3 weeks. Acute bronchitis is
highly treatable and it rarely leads to complications. However,
in the absence of medical treatment, acute bronchitis may
eventually become chronic, or it can further lead to pulmonary
diseases (pneumonia, emphysema).
Unlike acute bronchitis, chronic forms of the disease generate
persistent, recurrent symptoms. Although the clinical
manifestations of chronic bronchitis are less intense, this type
of disease is very difficult to treat. Even if patients with
chronic bronchitis respond well to specific medical treatments,
they often experience relapse after completing their prescribed
course of medications. Chronic bronchitis can last for around
three months, regularly reoccurring on the period of two years
or even more. Chronic bronchitis often involves the lungs, and
it can lead to serious pulmonary diseases. In fact, chronic
bronchitis is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic bronchitis
has a very high incidence in smokers and it is also known as
“the smokers’ disease”.
According to the triggers of the disease, bronchitis can also
be categorized into infectious and non-infectious bronchitis.
Non-infectious bronchitis is generally the result of prolonged
exposure to chemicals, cigarette smoke and pollutants. Allergens
(pollen, dust particles) are also triggers of non-infectious
bronchitis, causing the disease to reoccur on a regular time
basis. Infectious bronchitis involves infection with
microorganisms and its generated symptoms are usually more
intense. Common infectious agents responsible for causing this
type of bronchitis are bacteria, viruses, mycoplasmas and fungal
organisms.
Acute bronchitis is often associated with bacterial or viral
infections. The disease is commonly acquired in the flu seasons
and it generates symptoms such as: dry or low-productive cough,
chills, low or moderate fever, sore throat, chest discomfort and
pain, wheezing and difficulty breathing. With appropriate
treatment, the symptoms of acute infectious bronchitis are
quickly alleviated and the disease can be completely overcome
within a couple of weeks.
Chronic bronchitis is usually the result of mistreated or
untreated previous respiratory diseases. This type of bronchitis
often occurs when the bronchial mucosal membranes become
inflamed and infected multiple times over a short period of
time. Chronic bronchitis is usually the consequence of exposure
to both infectious and non-infectious agents. The occurrence and
the progression of chronic bronchitis are strongly influenced by
smoking, which augments the symptoms of the disease and slows
down the healing of the respiratory tissues and organs. Chronic
bronchitis generates symptoms such as highly productive cough,
pronounced difficulty in breathing, shallow breathing, wheezing,
chest discomfort and pain.
About the Author: More informations about chronic bronchitis or
acute bronchitis can be found by visiting
http://www.bronchitis-guide.com/
Source: http://www.isnare.com
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By Grojan Fabiola
Bronchitis is a common respiratory disease that involves
inflammation and often infection of the bronchial mucosal
membranes. The symptoms generated by bronchitis vary according
to the causes and the seriousness of the disease. Judging by the
intensity and the duration of the disease, bronchitis can be
either acute or chronic.
Acute bronchitis has a rapid onset and generates intense
symptoms. However, most people with acute bronchitis respond
well to specific treatments and are usually recovered quickly
and permanently, with minimal risks of relapse. Acute bronchitis
is very common among children and thus it is also commonly
referred to as “childhood bronchitis”. This type of bronchitis
may last from a few days to 2-3 weeks. Acute bronchitis is
highly treatable and it rarely leads to complications. However,
in the absence of medical treatment, acute bronchitis may
eventually become chronic, or it can further lead to pulmonary
diseases (pneumonia, emphysema).
Unlike acute bronchitis, chronic forms of the disease generate
persistent, recurrent symptoms. Although the clinical
manifestations of chronic bronchitis are less intense, this type
of disease is very difficult to treat. Even if patients with
chronic bronchitis respond well to specific medical treatments,
they often experience relapse after completing their prescribed
course of medications. Chronic bronchitis can last for around
three months, regularly reoccurring on the period of two years
or even more. Chronic bronchitis often involves the lungs, and
it can lead to serious pulmonary diseases. In fact, chronic
bronchitis is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic bronchitis
has a very high incidence in smokers and it is also known as
“the smokers’ disease”.
According to the triggers of the disease, bronchitis can also
be categorized into infectious and non-infectious bronchitis.
Non-infectious bronchitis is generally the result of prolonged
exposure to chemicals, cigarette smoke and pollutants. Allergens
(pollen, dust particles) are also triggers of non-infectious
bronchitis, causing the disease to reoccur on a regular time
basis. Infectious bronchitis involves infection with
microorganisms and its generated symptoms are usually more
intense. Common infectious agents responsible for causing this
type of bronchitis are bacteria, viruses, mycoplasmas and fungal
organisms.
Acute bronchitis is often associated with bacterial or viral
infections. The disease is commonly acquired in the flu seasons
and it generates symptoms such as: dry or low-productive cough,
chills, low or moderate fever, sore throat, chest discomfort and
pain, wheezing and difficulty breathing. With appropriate
treatment, the symptoms of acute infectious bronchitis are
quickly alleviated and the disease can be completely overcome
within a couple of weeks.
Chronic bronchitis is usually the result of mistreated or
untreated previous respiratory diseases. This type of bronchitis
often occurs when the bronchial mucosal membranes become
inflamed and infected multiple times over a short period of
time. Chronic bronchitis is usually the consequence of exposure
to both infectious and non-infectious agents. The occurrence and
the progression of chronic bronchitis are strongly influenced by
smoking, which augments the symptoms of the disease and slows
down the healing of the respiratory tissues and organs. Chronic
bronchitis generates symptoms such as highly productive cough,
pronounced difficulty in breathing, shallow breathing, wheezing,
chest discomfort and pain.
About the Author: More informations about chronic bronchitis or
acute bronchitis can be found by visiting
http://www.bronchitis-guide.com/
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link:
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=150627&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet
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