Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (airways into the lungs). The disease is usually mild and will eventually complete recovery. But in patients who have chronic illnesses (eg heart disease or lung disease) and in the elderly, bronchitis can be serious.

Infectious bronchitis caused by viruses, bacteria and organisms that resemble bacteria (Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia)
Recurrent bronchitis attacks could occur in smokers and people with lung disease and chronic respiratory tract. Recurrent infections may be a result of:

    * Chronic Sinusitis
    * Bronchiectasis
    * Allergies
    * Enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children.

Irritating bronchitis can be caused by:
Symptoms include:

    * Cough up phlegm (sputum can be colored red)
    * Shortness of breath during exercise or mild activity
    * Suffer from frequent respiratory infections (eg flu)
    * Asthma
    * Tired
    * Swelling of ankles, feet and legs left and right
    * Face, palms or mucous membranes of the reddish color
    * Looked ruddy cheeks
    * Headache
    * Impaired vision.

Infectious bronchitis often starts with symptoms such as runny nose, ie runny nose, fatigue, chills, backache, muscle ache, mild fever and sore throat.
Coughing is usually a sign of the start of bronchitis. In the beginning, not coughing up phlegm, but 1-2 days and then will issue a white or yellow sputum. Furthermore, sputum will multiply, yellow or green.
In severe bronchitis, after most other symptoms improve, sometimes there is a high fever for 3-5 days and the cough may persist for several weeks.
Shortness of breath occurs when the airways are blocked. Often found wheezing, especially after coughing. Pneumonia can occur.

    * Various types of dust
    * Smoke from strong acids, ammonia, some organic solvents, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide and bromine
    * Air pollution irritants ozone and nitrogen dioxide
    * Tobacco and other cigarette.

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