How to treat tracheitis?

Written by Yuan Qing
Pulmonology
Updated on November 17, 2024
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Tracheitis is primarily caused by a decline in a person's immune system, followed by infection by external microorganisms, resulting in inflammation within the airway. The main symptoms presented by patients are coughing, expectoration, fever, wheezing, etc. Generally speaking, this disease is considered an infectious disease and requires anti-infection treatment. Doctors usually choose the appropriate antibiotics or antiviral medications based on experience. Additionally, based on the patient's symptoms, doctors may select some symptomatic treatments such as cough suppressants, asthma relief, expectorants, fever reducers, etc. When patients experience significant expectoration or fever, resulting in respiratory moisture evaporation, doctors will also provide certain fluid replenishments. Furthermore, some dietary therapy methods can also be used, such as drinking boiled water with pears and white fungus, which also has a therapeutic effect on tracheitis.

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What department is for tracheitis?

Bronchitis is a common respiratory disease, and clinically, it often presents with symptoms such as fever, cough, and expectoration. Some patients may also experience chest tightness and shortness of breath, and they should consult a respiratory medicine department. After the visit, the doctor may conduct tests including a complete blood count, C-reactive protein, chest imaging, etc., to confirm the diagnosis of bronchitis. In terms of treatment, the first step is to use medication based on the cause of the disease; for example, if it is caused by bacterial infection, sensitive antibiotics will be used for treatment. Additionally, symptomatic treatment medications may be chosen based on symptoms, such as cough suppressants and expectorants, etc. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Will tracheitis cause coughing?

Tracheitis is mainly due to a decrease in a person's resistance, and some pathogenic microorganisms from the external environment infect the trachea, forming some infectious inflammation on the tracheal mucosa, producing a large amount of secretions, and forming sputum. We call this disease tracheitis. Due to the large amount of secretions and sputum in the airway, the person will actively cough to expel these sputum from the body. Therefore, the typical symptom of tracheitis is coughing. Some patients may have severe inflammation and exhibit symptoms of fever. If the tracheitis continues to spread downwards and affects the bronchi, the patient may experience some respiratory difficulties, which we call bronchitis. In this case, treatment with some antibiotics and expectorants is necessary.

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What should I do about chronic bronchitis cough?

Bronchitis and chronic coughing, if indicated by bacterial infection resulting in fever, coughing, and yellow phlegm, with elevated white blood cells and procalcitonin, should be treated with antimicrobial drugs based on the results of sputum culture and sensitivity testing. If the trachea is invaded by a virus causing coughing symptoms, symptomatic treatment should primarily be administered, and some proprietary Chinese medicines with antiviral properties, such as Banlangen granules or Lianhua Qingwen capsules, may be taken. If the bronchitis and coughing are caused by allergies, nebulized corticosteroids and antihistamines should be utilized for treatment. Regularly keep warm to avoid getting chilled, especially during the variable temperatures of early morning and evening in the winter and spring seasons. Timely adjustments in clothing are advisable along with strengthening physical exercise to improve the body’s resistance. (Note: Please follow medical advice regarding medications.)

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Symptoms of tracheitis

Tracheitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the trachea. What are the symptoms after contracting tracheitis? Common symptoms of tracheitis include fever, cough, expectoration, and some patients may also experience chest tightness and shortness of breath. After developing tracheitis, it is first necessary to address the cause of the disease. For instance, treatment should be based on whether the cause is bacteria, viruses, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, etc. If it can be clearly determined, appropriate medications should be chosen for treatment. Additionally, symptomatic treatment should be considered, such as using antipyretics for fever. For symptoms like cough and expectoration, cough suppressants and expectorants can be used, and so forth. (Specific medication use should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is tracheitis contagious?

Tracheitis is a respiratory infectious disease that is contagious, especially among children with weak constitutions and elderly patients with multiple ailments. Close contact with individuals suffering from tracheitis might lead to the transmission of the disease through airborne droplets to those with low immunity. Hence, it is recommended that individuals suffering from this disease wear masks to reduce viral transmission and, if possible, undergo isolation treatment. Drinking plenty of water, resting, avoiding smoking and alcohol, consuming a light diet, and seeking timely treatment typically lead to full recovery within about a week.