Even after the other symptoms of acute bronchitis are gone, the cough can last a few weeks while your bronchial tubes heal and the swelling goes down. If it goes on much longer than that, the problem might be something else. If you have a new cough, fever, or shortness of breath, ca...
In asthmatic bronchitis, there is inflammation of the bronchial passageways along with an excessive mucus production. Due to asthma, the airways become narrow and the muscles around the airways become tight and swollen. The symptoms of asthmatic bronchitis are more severe than chronic bronchitis, ...
Asthma is a chronic lung disorder that can make breathing difficult. With asthma, a person experiences narrow, inflamed airways (bronchial tubes). "Asthma" is an ancient Greek word meaning "short breath," and as the name implies, it can leave you gasping for air. One of the telltale signs...
Asthma is a chronic lung disorder that can make breathing difficult. With asthma, a person experiences narrow, inflamed airways (bronchial tubes). "Asthma" is an ancient Greek word meaning "short breath," and as the name implies, it can leave you gasping for air. One of the telltale signs...
Bronchitis, inflammation of all or part of the bronchial tree (the bronchi), through which air passes into the lungs. The most obvious symptoms are a sensation of chest congestion and a mucus-producing cough. Under ordinary circumstances, the sensitive m
The main symptom of bronchitis, whether acute or chronic, is a productive cough. This is commonly referred to as a ‘wet cough’. It is episodic and often results in the coughing up of mucus (sputum). Irritation of the bronchial lining and mucus accumulation within the bronchial tree trigger...
Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Coughing? Wheezing? Chest pain? If these symptoms sound familiar, it might be asthma, a chronic disease that inflames the airways (bronchial tubes) that carry air in and out of the lungs. When something triggers your asthma symptoms, the membrane lining your airw...
Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Coughing? Wheezing? Chest pain? If these symptoms sound familiar, it might be asthma, a chronic disease that inflames the airways (bronchial tubes) that carry air in and out of the lungs. When something triggers your asthma symptoms, the membrane lining your airw...
Common symptoms of both acute and chronic bronchitis include: Constant cough with mucus Difficulty in breathing Fever Wheezing Chest discomfort If cough lasts for more than three months then you may consult to a doctor. RISK FACTORS OF BRONCHITIS There are some factors that may increase the ...
contagious because it is not caused by a bacterial or viral infection. According to theJournal of Family Practice, respiratory infections aren’t the only cause of acute bronchitis. The bronchial-like cough is caused by muscle spasms because of irritants that exacerbate the symptoms of asthma.11...