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    Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis

    The respiratory system is one of the the bulk important systems in the human body. It is the part of the body that distributes oxygen throughout the body in order for it to live. Without it, the body will not be able to survive. This is why it's important for you to always take care of your respiratory system.

    However, there are instances where there would be a respiratory disorder. One type of respiratory sickness is called bronchitis. Bronchitis is an obstructive pulmonary disorder where the bronchi of the lungs become inflamed. This particular condition is average with tobacco smokers or people living in areas where there is a high level of air pollution.

    One type of bronchitis is called acute bronchitis where it's considered to be a short-term bronchitis and can be treated right away. You can tell if you have acute bronchitis if you're suffering from the following signs and symptoms:

    -Persistent coughing with mucus
    -Shortness of breath (Dyspnea)
    -Mild fever
    -Fatigue
    -Mild chest pains
    -Feeling of vibration in the chest when breathing
    -Feeling of coldness

    If you're suffering from the mentioned signs and symptoms, it's recommended that you should confer your physician instantly in order for them to conduct a diagnosis. The diagnosis will include a physical examination where the physician will listen for your breathing sounds via a stethoscope. They will also have your chest X-rayed for further testing.

    Acute bronchitis is commonly caused by viruses infecting the lining of the bronchial tree. The virus can be the same viruses that cause colds. In rare cases, acute bronchitis can be caused by an infection of fungus in the bronchial tree. Bacterial infection is also one of the major causes of acute bronchitis.

    Treatment for acute bronchitis can be rather easy to do. If the bronchitis is caused by a virus, it will usually go away after a few days and signs and symptoms of bronchitis will subside. It is only needed that you should obtain plenty of rest until the fever subsides and drink many of non-caffeinated and non-alcoholic drink, such as water and juices. It is recommended that you should drink at least 3 to 4 liters a day in order for you to recover faster.

    However, if the bronchitis is caused by bacteria, the treatment will include taking antibiotics. It is also recommended that you should increase the humidity in the environment by using room humidifiers or by simply putting wet towels and blankets around the house.

    In order to aid the bronchial tree recover and heal faster and prevent another attack of bronchitis, it's recommended that you should stay away from polluted areas and if you're a smoker, you should cut down or quit smoking if possible or at least by not smoking inside the house.

    The duration of acute bronchitis is usually 10 to 12 days after the first signs and symptoms appear. It would be accompanied by cold or flu or in some cases it can come unaccompanied by other conditions. You have to bear in mind that acute bronchitis is contagious. It is usually transmitted via coughing where the virus or bacteria would be released in the air causing someone who breathes in the virus or bacteria to obtain infected. It is necessary that whenever you need to cough, you should cover your mouth with a damp cloth to prevent the bulk of the virus or bacteria particles from getting airborne.

    For some people, after the bronchitis has been treated, they will still continue coughing. However, if the coughing lasts longer than a month, it's recommended that you should confer your physician instantly as some other condition aside from the bronchitis may be causing you to cough.

    There are methods to prevent bronchitis. To do this, all you need to do is wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, drink lots of fluid, and obtain lots of rest. You have to bear in mind that bronchitis is caused by viruses or bacteria that can be transferred from an infected area to your hands and from your hands to your lungs.

    Always bear in mind that once you observe the signs and symptoms related with bronchitis, you should confer your doctor instantly in order to make a quick diagnosis of your condition and let you treat it at its early stages.

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