Question 1

life expectancy of chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Chronic bronchitis: Life expectancy would depend upon the cause, severity and adequacy of management of chronic bronchitis and its affects on the pulmonary function of the person affected.  Although sure that all factors taken into consideration would reduce the overall live-expectancy over those without this condition, each individual is different.  We all die of something.

Question 2

i have been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy , bbb, copd, chronic bronchitis  and glaucoma, all symptoms effect my life should i  seek disability?

Accepted Answer

Yes you should: The severity of your various conditions will determine whether you qualify for disability. Often, the combination of heart and lung disease makes your performance worse than either alone. Good luck!

Question 3

does xray mild "hyperinflation" with "mildly flattened diaphragms" and then comments of "suspect low grade chronic bronchitis" always mean copd?  never smoked in my life.  have high peak flow meter 650+.  pulse ox is daily 97-99.

Accepted Answer

Consider other: Mild hyperinflation of the lungs may be caused by a number of conditions, including asthma. Chronic bronchitic changes would include the symptom of chronic cough and sputum production typically. A full set of pulmonary function tests may be indicated.
COPD and COPD asthma may affect non smokers.

Question 4

how common is chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Very common: In children bronchitis is very common. The most common bronchitis in kids is asthma. Other causes are viral and rarely bacterial in children.

Question 5

how can i manage chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

COPD...: Chronic bronchitis is a form of copd. Treatment usually consists of bronchodilator inhalers as well as steroid inhalers. Supplemental oxygen therapy is used if the oxygen level is low enough to warrant it. Other treatments depend on symptoms present. Smoking cessation is necessary. There is no cure but treatment can control symptoms. Pulmonary rehab may be prescribed by your doctor as well.

Question 6

how can i address chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Reduce inflammation: The only way to get rid
1 reduce inflammation
2keep your nasal passages draining
3 eliminate the underlying cause
4reduce the number of flare ups 
you can be prescribed following medicines
1 nasal corticisteroids to reduce inflamation
2saline nasal irrigation
3oral/injectable steroids
4 oral decongestants if not contraindicated
5antibiotics sometimes if bacterial for14da
6 i mmunotherapy
7 surgery.

Question 7

how can you avoid chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Avoid its causes: Almost all chronic bronchitis in western society is caused by smoking. Other causes include long term use of wood stoves without proper ventilation (quite common in the developing world), pollution in urban centers, and certain agricultural dust exposures.  By far, the largest slice of the pie is from cigarette use.  This is the thing over which you have the most control. Just. Don't. Smoke.

Question 8

what other diseases resemble chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Many: Partial list include asthma, emphysema, sarcoidosis, cystic fibrosis, interstitial pneumonia, bronchiectasis, mai, tuberculosis....Etc.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Bronchitis: Typical symptoms of bronchitis can include: cough that brings up mucus, shortness of breath, wheezing, mild fever, feeling tired, discomfort of the chest. Bronchitis is deemed to be chronic when cough with mucus are present most days for a minimum of 3 months.

Question 10

what to do if i think i have chronic bronchitis, can i ignore it?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate further: Chronic bronchitis is serious inflammation of airways as a result of years of smoking.  It is unlikely that a 34 year old would have "chronic bronchitis".  Lung function testing may be appropriate along with other evaluation.  If you smoke, stopping smoking is critical.

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