Chronic bronchitis is described as an inflammation of the bronchi in the respiratory system. Some of the symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing upon waking, and expectoration of mucus. The condition is considered 'chronic' when it persists for at least 3 months per year, for two or more years. Although there is no medically recognized cure for chronic bronchitis, there are various...

It is known that in many cases bronchitis has viral causes, so antibiotics are not indicated, but even so, they are prescribed in 60 to 80 percent of cases of acute bronchitis. Studying inappropriate antibiotic use in older patients is an important thing, because previous antibiotic use is a risk factor for antibiotic resistance in subsequent bacterial infections, and also it is known that...

This type of bronchitis, the acute form usually starts about five days after you have had an respiratory infection. If you have had a flu or cold, about five days after, you will experience bronchitis symptoms. The most common symptoms for acute bronchitis are cough, fever tiredness. Cough is the most common of all the bronchitis symptoms. It can be dry the first time, because it doesn' t...

Are you frustrated and having concerns, regarding your bronchitis? Looking for relief or a cure for babies, children, young adults, adults and the elderly? Bronchitis occurs when the lining of your bronchial tract becomes infected, usually developing from a cold or flu. Then your bronchial tubes become swollen and start producing mucus. The mucus causes chest congestion and pressure,...