Bronchitis

After an estimated 65 pack-years exposure to tobacco, Mr. Orton was hooked up to an oxygen machine and struggled with daily chores.1 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a collective group of lung diseases that cause respiratory insufficiency and inhibits breathing.2 Due to the common associated symptoms of coughing and sputum, as well as the ambiguity of ‘respiratory illness’, COPD is widely underdiagnosed.3 The World Health Organisation defines COPD as “lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing”4. Under the ICD-10 system, unspecified COPD is classified as J44 of the Diseases of the Respiratory System.5 Whilst the definition commonly encompasses emphysema and chronic bronchitis, COPD does not comprise all acute or chronic breathing difficulties, such as asthma, chronic tracheitis or bronchiectasis.4, 5 Indeed, Fabbri et al6 consider Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease to be a “chronic inflammatory process in the airways and lung parenchyma in response to noxious particles or gases, in particular, tobacco smoking”. However, the difficulty in defining COPD is that it is frequently referred to as an umbrella term for all respiratory insufficiencies. Since the definition is often misunderstood, COPD cases are frequently undiagnosed even though they can be easily tested with post-bronchodilator spirometry.2 Part B Whilst occupational exposure and air pollution can cause COPD, 40% – 70% of cases are attributed…

Acute bronchitis is the sudden development of inflammation of the trachea and major bronchi. It is caused by mainly by viral and sometimes bacterial infection. However, inhaling substances that irritate the lungs, such as tobacco smoke, and dust can cause it. The main symptoms for a 55-year old include a hacking cough that last for up to three weeks with or without phlegm, and sometimes dyspnea and wheezing. The typical community acquired pathogens (CAP) involved with acute bronchitis are…

The signs of asthma: Constant cough, breathing out, cut short, fatigue, problems feeding (or grunting during feeding for infants), skipping out(sports activities) and problems sleeping. The symptoms of asthma include: Tight chest, Shortness／rapid of breath, Wheezing, Coughing, Chest tightness or pain. Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing. A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling, it is noticeable that wheezing is a common sign of asthma in children. Laughing is…

Coughing is one of the most common health problems. When there is a blockage or irritant in your throat or upper air passages, your brain thinks a foreign element is present and tells your body to cough to remove that element. dry cough diagram Coughing can also be due to a viral infection, common cold, flu, and smoking or health problems such as asthma, tuberculosis, and lung cancer. Some of the symptoms of a cough are itchy throat, chest pain, and congestion. Instead of using…

Signs and Symptoms of Brachycephalic Syndrome: The amounts of problems associated with this syndrome are many and often severe. On an auditory aspect, these breeds of dogs will often be generally loud breathers. Increased panting, snorting and snoring are a few things most owners experience on a daily basis. Some dogs with more severe forms of Brachycephalia will cough and gag. Overheating is a big issue and is caused when the increase of panting swells and narrows the airways even more than…

Kylie has returned six weeks since the last appointment. Not surprisingly given the slightly warmer weather, Kylie’s symptoms have improved. A couple of days after I saw her her cough did increase and she commenced the Tilade inhaler. A few days later she went to Mildura for five days and with the warm weather there her cough and other upper airway symptoms settled. She has been quite well since and stopped Tilade after a couple of weeks. She never got to the point of commencing Alvesco. A…

When a person smokes, harmful chemicals within the tobacco are released into the body, causing damage to lung tissue, mucus glands and other parts of the respiratory system. The first time the person smokes, their lungs may repair themselves, but may fail to do so due to the continual use and intake of all these toxins which damages the cells and prevents them from repairing and regenerating. Smoking can cause many different types of respiratory diseases; two of which, are emphysema and chronic…

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…

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or bronchi, that bring air into the lungs. Inflammation is a chemical reaction in the body that produces redness, swelling, and pain. When the cells lining the bronchi are irritated, the tiny hairs (cilia) that normally trap and eliminate things from the outside stop working. Formation of material associated with irritation swelling also increases; causing the passages to become clogged. The same viruses that cause colds, often cause acute…

Bronchitis is an extremely common medical condition in the modern day, and it is important to get informed about its risks. For those of you who may not already be aware, this is a lung-based inflammation that inhibits full use of the organ. Though bronchitis will often resolve itself in acute cases, it can become much more dangerous if the symptoms continue. To give you all the information that you need to educate yourself on this illness, we have created this helpful article! Don’t forget to…