BRONCHITIS

BRONCHITIS

• Bronchitis is a respiratory disease.
• Bronchitis affect the bronchial tubes which become irritated and inflamed.
• It makes the membranes swell and narrow air ways.
• There is acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis .

SYMPTOMS

• Coughing with clear, yellow, or green mucus.
• Wheezing.
• Low fever.
• Tightness in chest.
• Shortness of breath.

HOW IS IT CONTRACTED?

• It is caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
• Usually the bacteria that cause colds and the flu.
• Irritation from pollution, smoke, dust, and other irritants.

IS IT CONTAGIOUS?

• If caused by a viral infection, it is.
• If caused by irritants, it is not.

HOW MANY CASES IN THE US?

• 8.7 adults million in the past year.

DO TEENAGERS GET BRONCHITIS?

• Yes.
• 10 million teenagers get bronchitis annually.

HOW IS BRONCHITIS TREATED?

• If it is a bacterial infection, a doctor may prescribe antibiotics.
• The doctor also tell you to get plenty of rest, fluids, and take aspirin.
• If it is chronic bronchitis then the doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy.
• The doctor may give you medicines to open your airways.

IS THERE A CURE FOR BRONCHITIS?

• There is no cure but there are treatments.

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