Question 1

is green tea a good way to prevent anything worsening in like bronchitis or pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

The active ...: ...Ingredient in green tea appears to be water. Proper hydration is highly important in bronchitis and pneumonia.

Question 2

i've been diagnosed with both chronic bronchitis and asthma and was wondering what the early signs of copd are? my asthma has been gradually worsening

Accepted Answer

Asthma &amp; bronchitis: Asthma and chrinic bronchitis are the early symptoms of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).  If you are a smoker the time to quit is NOW.  The first step at your age is to get your asthma under good control and the chronic bronchitis should improve.  Consultation with a pulmonologist would be helpful.

Question 3

whats the difference between bronchitis and covid-19?

Accepted Answer

Big difference COVID: Bronchitis is usually a viral infection that affects the upper airways causing cough, possibly fever, and sputum production.COVID-19 can cause similar symptoms so it may be difficult to differentiate the two.

Question 4

i think my son has bronchitis. can i give him aspelone syrup and how much ( hes 18)?

Accepted Answer

NO: IT IS A STEROID AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN CERTAIN CASES .
NEED TO BE ASSESSED TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF BRONCHITIS AND SEVERITY . MAY NEED OTHER MEDS .

Question 5

what is bronchitis?

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Inflammation: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes - usually caused by a virus.  Can be worse and more chronic especially in people who smoke or have smoked.

Question 6

what helps bronchitis?

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A few things: Drink plenty of fluids. Use cough medicine to help break/bring up the mucus. You can suck on cough drops or hard candies to soothe a dry or sore throat.

Question 7

what causes bronchitis ?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Whether infectious or environmental factors, bronchitis is caused by acute inflammation of the airways that deliver air to your lungs.

Question 8

can kids get bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Children get it commonly, several times per year.

Question 9

can bronchitis be serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Acute bronchitis is caused by infection and it is very treatable and is usually not serious. Chronic bronchitis, a form of copd, can be life-threatening. It is progressive and not curable so smoking cessation is extremely important to avoid the disease or slow progression if already diagnosed with the disease.

Question 10

is bronchitis communicable?

Accepted Answer

Acute bronchitis: Acute bronchitis ("acute" here refers to new onset, self-limited) tends to be viral including cold viruses, but, more seriously, also influenza.Symptoms can persist once the virus has passed, therefore contagious depending on stage. Whooping cough is a contagious bacterial bronchitis, sometimes serious, making a comeback due to the unfortunate decision of some not to vaccinate their children.

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