Showing posts with label chronic bronchitis prevention. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chronic bronchitis prevention. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Chronic Bronchitis Prevention

Chronic bronchitis as its name suggests is a chronic condition therefore it is best to hinder the progression of the condition in its nascent stages. An episode of bronchitis begins as acute bronchitis, it is a generalized inflammation of upper respiratory tract and commonly manifests with undermentioned symptoms:
-Regular episodes of coughing, which may or may not be accompanied by chestspasms
-Affected individual gasps for breath
-extreme fatigue
-raised body temperatue may also evident
-Discomfort may occur after bouts of prolonged expectoration

This continued over a long period of time may progress as chronic bronchitis if not checked in time.

The foremost and most important thing to do is to identify the irritant and take measures to remove it. Contact with irritants like pollutants should be avoided at all costs. Smokers should quit on smoking before the condition gets out of hand.

Additional protective procedures include:
-Those predisposed towards regular bronchitis attacks like Heavy smokers should avoid palces of heavy air pollution and dust.
-Always wear protective clothes and mask when operating in a dusty area.
-Be extra cautious during seasonal variations as frequency of bronchitis attacks increase in this duration.
-Be sure to follow a fixed schedule of physical activity.
-cover mouth and nose while going out in cold climates so that the individual does not Inhale cold air as cold air is known to make the condition worse.
-Be cautious when taking antibiotics of minor problems always take advice from your doctor.
-Include high quantities of beneficial vitamins like vitamin A and C.
In case of an episode of bronchitis here are the things that you can follow to ease the discomfort
-Start taking in steam inhalations to loosen the mucous so that it can be easily expectorated out.
-Avoid excessive usage of medications that hold back cough as our aim should be to cough out as much mucous as possible.
-Take steroidal inhalers breathers if necessary.
-Another preventive step to follow is reduce the
ingestion of food items that enhance the production of mucous like sweet food items, dairy and fat laden items.
-Also be punctual with annual vaccinations against flu.
-Keep good personal cleanliness and always wash hands before any meal.
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