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Most people with chronic bronchitis have a cough that lasts for months. The cough may get better during the day but gets worse at night. People with chronic bronchitis also tend to get short of breath easily. These symptoms can make it hard to do your normal activities. You may feel tired and not have much energy. You may lose your appetite and lose weight. Chronic bronchitis is a serious condition, but with treatment, most people can live normal, active lives.
Acute bronchitis is caused by an infection, such as a cold, however if not treated can result in chronic bronchitis
Your airways swell and make mucus, which makes you cough more
You’re most likely to develop chronic bronchitis in the winter months
More than 8.9 million Americans were diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and nearly 75 percent of cases involved people over the age of 45
Diagnosis for chronic bronchitis can include the following procedures: pulmonary function tests, by using a spirometer device your doctor can measure the lungs’ ability to move air in and out of your lungs. Use of a peak flow monitor, this test measures the fastest speed you can blow air out of your lungs. Additional tests can include arterial blood gas tests, pulse oximetry tests, chest x-rays, or CT scans. All of these tests can help your doctor determine the severity of your chronic bronchitis and rule out other possible causes of your symptoms.
Bronchitis often causes a cough that lasts for weeks or months. You may also have chest discomfort, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Most cases of bronchitis are caused by viruses and will go away on their own within a few weeks. However, if you have chronic bronchitis, you may need treatment to help clear up the infection and ease your symptoms. Treatment for chronic bronchitis usually includes antibiotics to kill the bacteria, if it is caused by bacteria, and medicines to relieve congestion and coughing.
Treatment for chronic bronchitis typically includes a combination of lifestyle changes, home remedies, and medical therapies.
If you have chronic bronchitis, quitting smoking is the most important thing you can do to improve your health. avoiding secondhand smoke exposure, managing stress levels, and getting regular exercise can also help reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups.
Some people with chronic bronchitis may also need to take medications such as inhaled corticosteroids or bronchodilators to reduce inflammation and open up the airways. In severe cases, oxygen therapy may be necessary. With proper treatment, most people with chronic bronchitis can lead relatively normal, healthy lives.
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