bronchitis cough and congestion

bronchitis cough and congestion

Bronchitis coughs and chest congestion not only cause discomfort but can also interfere with your ability to breathe normally. Without treatment, these conditions can become more acute and require hospitalization. At MedForce Mobile, we can help reduce your symptoms and get you the treatment you need.

what is bronchitis?

Bronchitis is an inflammation of bronchial tubes, typically caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold or the flu. The bronchial tubes are responsible for carrying air to your lungs, and when they are inflamed, patients have difficulty breathing normally.

what are the causes for bronchitis?

As we previously mentioned, most cases of acute bronchitis are caused by a viral infection. However, chronic bronchitis, an ongoing inflammation of the bronchial tubes and the most severe form of bronchitis, is caused by smoking or exposure to irritants.

what are the symptoms of bronchitis?

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  Fever and chills

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  Coughing

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  Production of mucus

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  Tiredness

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  Shortness of breath

how is bronchitis treated?

Although mild cases of bronchitis tend to go away on their own after a couple of weeks, more severe cases might be treated with antibiotics if the cause is a virus. For patients with breathing problems like asthma, doctors might suggest an inhaler. In many cases, patients receive treatment to minimize the symptoms, like cough medicine to prevent the lungs from being aggravated.