Acute Bronchitis

Overview

Acute (ie recent onset) bronchitis is an inflammation of the lower respiratory passages (bronchi).

Causes

The usual cause is an infection due to a virus. The viruses responsible for acute bronchitis include those that might otherwise only cause a cold, but in bronchitis they spread further down the respiratory tree. The bronchial lining, already damaged by this infection, is then open to secondary attack by bacteria.

People who have underlying lung problems, such as chronic (i.e. long-standing) bronchitis, are more likely to get acute bronchitis, as their lung defence mechanism against infection is lower than normal. Smoking is the commonest reason for this to happen.

Although much less common, exposure to irritant fumes and dust can be a cause of acute bronchitis.

Viruses or bacteria cause inflammation in the respiratory passages, which results in:

• Irritation of the respiratory passages, causing a cough.
• An increased production of mucus (phlegm).
• The swelling of the mucous membrane (lining) of the bronchi, along with the increased production of mucus makes the airways narrower, leading to a wheeze

The inflammation can lead to fever, fatigue, coloured spit and a general feeling of ill health.

Symptoms

• Hacking cough.
• Yellow, white, or green phlegm, usually appearing 24 to 48 hours after a cough.
• Fever, chills.
• Soreness and tightness in chest.
• Some pain below breastbone during deep breathing.
• Some shortness of breath

Treatment

You must be observing a fact that in last several years, despite the fact that you are taking regular medication as per your doctor's advise, your dose must be increasing and with this instead of reduction of your problems they must be increasing or getting complicated.

But who so ever comes to us with this problem he may not require conventional medicines, sometime he may has to taper down requirement of medications and need not require after some time. While correction of the problem the essence is not to just control this health problem but the Detoxification, rejuvenation and Chelation of body and correction of the deep-seated health problem.

After learning about your health need we blend dietary supplement using the extracts from the precious range of proven, rare exotic organic herbs, and other natural sources from all over the world to suit your health needs particularly. It will contain oral supplements to cleanse and rejuvenate your body and skin to make it fit and energetic; all this will enhance your confidence in life with several folds.

The results are excellent as the herbs are not restricted to one country but are a combination of best possible herbs from all over the world. Be assured that your problems will be relieved with our supplements. We have helped a lot of people with similar kind of problems. In many cases we use Yoga and meditation to enhance the effects.

Risk Factor

Most cases of acute bronchitis go away after a few days to a week. Severe cases may also cause general malaise and chest pain.

Chronic bronchitis starts with very minor symptoms. However in some people the symptoms get worse and worse over a number of years and may become so serious as to threaten the life of the patients. Chronic bronchitis is often associated with other pulmonary diseases, such as pulmonary emphysema (a chronic lung condition in which the alveoli may be irreversibly damaged).

About the Author
Dr. Rao is a Conventionally Trained Western Medical Doctor -MD (Allopathy) and also trained in traditional medicine. He is well known globally for developing his unique blend of different alternative medicines complementary to conventional, as they are very helpful when used in conjunction with conventional treatment or used separately.