We gave you the scoop on the first set of seven shocking facts that you didn’t know about bronchitis in our part one article, and now we have returned with part two to fill you in completely! This illness is highly common in the modern day, and it is important to prepare yourself with health education whether you are affected by it or not. To give you the remaining information that you need to know about this condition, we have brought you the final top eight most shocking facts that you didn’t know about bronchitis!
Number Eight: Chronic Bronchitis
If the illness has reached a chronic stage, it becomes incurable. However, symptoms can be reduced by eliminating bronchial triggers from the environment. These triggers mainly include cigarette smoke, fumes, dust, pet dander, and aggressive odors. …show more content…
This is because our lungs are equipped with a series of tiny, hair-like structures, which help to remove microscopic debris and mucus from the lungs. Over time, smoking will irreversibly damage these little helpers, and eventually rid the lungs of them completely. Without these little hairs, the lungs are much more vulnerable to irritants.
Number Six: It Can Be Deadly
If left untreated, this normally mild disease can become life-threatening. In the year 1987, a mass total of 78,000 disease-related deaths were reported. Of these deaths, bronchitis was considered to be the number one killer.
Number Five: The Annual Rates
In the United States, the onset of bronchitis has become a largely growing issue. It is estimated that 14 million new cases of the illness are reported (and most often cured) with each passing year.
Number Four: Correlations in
Number Eight: Chronic Bronchitis
If the illness has reached a chronic stage, it becomes incurable. However, symptoms can be reduced by eliminating bronchial triggers from the environment. These triggers mainly include cigarette smoke, fumes, dust, pet dander, and aggressive odors. …show more content…
This is because our lungs are equipped with a series of tiny, hair-like structures, which help to remove microscopic debris and mucus from the lungs. Over time, smoking will irreversibly damage these little helpers, and eventually rid the lungs of them completely. Without these little hairs, the lungs are much more vulnerable to irritants.
Number Six: It Can Be Deadly
If left untreated, this normally mild disease can become life-threatening. In the year 1987, a mass total of 78,000 disease-related deaths were reported. Of these deaths, bronchitis was considered to be the number one killer.
Number Five: The Annual Rates
In the United States, the onset of bronchitis has become a largely growing issue. It is estimated that 14 million new cases of the illness are reported (and most often cured) with each passing year.
Number Four: Correlations in