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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Can tracheitis cause coughing up blood?

Bronchitis is very common clinically and can be divided into chronic bronchitis and acute bronchitis depending on the duration of the illness. Typically, in cases of severe coughing, bronchitis may present with symptoms such as cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and even blood in the sputum. Generally, bronchitis does not cause the patient to spit blood, which is usually indicative of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. However, inflammatory lesions in the bronchi can cause the small capillaries on the surface of the bronchi to rupture during severe coughing, leading to bleeding that is typically manifested as blood-streaked sputum. In cases where there is a large amount of bleeding, vomiting blood may occur, making it a relatively common clinical occurrence.

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What foods should be avoided with tracheitis?

People with bronchitis should avoid overly spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods, such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, grilled meats, and hot pots. These foods can exacerbate symptoms of coughing and phlegm, hampering the alleviation of the condition. Some cases of bronchitis are caused by allergic factors. If a person is allergic to certain foods, they should avoid those foods. For instance, patients allergic to seafood should not consume it as it could worsen symptoms of coughing and asthma, which is not conducive to the relief of their condition. A light diet should be maintained, with attention to staying warm, avoiding cold exposure, changing unhealthy lifestyle habits, and abstaining from smoking and drinking.

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What are the symptoms of bronchitis in babies?

Babies with bronchitis, especially older ones, generally exhibit coughing, phlegm, and wheezing. Some may also have a fever, along with symptoms like a runny nose and sneezing. During physical examinations of the lungs, rales caused by phlegm can sometimes be heard in the throat, and in some cases, wheezing and asthmatic sounds can be observed. The lungs may reveal inconsistent moist rales. The primary treatment for these children involves cough suppression, phlegm removal, and anti-infection therapy.

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How to treat cough caused by tracheitis

After suffering from bronchitis, coughing is one of the most common symptoms. How should a cough due to bronchitis be treated? First, the treatment should target the cause of the bronchitis. For instance, if it is caused by a bacterial infection, a sensitive antibiotic should be chosen. If it is caused by a mycoplasma infection, an antibiotic effective against mycoplasma should be used. Additionally, medication should be used to specifically address the cough. If it is a dry cough, antitussive and cough suppressant medicines can be used. However, if it is a cough with a lot of phlegm, expectorants should be chosen, and cough suppressants should be used cautiously, especially in cases where the phlegm is thick and difficult to expel, or in elderly or frail individuals. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can tracheitis cause a fever?

Tracheitis, in its acute inflammatory phase, can cause symptoms such as fever, although not all cases of tracheitis will lead to a fever. Fever is merely a manifestation of inflammation within the body, and respiratory infections are prone to this symptom. It is necessary to conduct timely examinations, in conjunction with clinical symptoms and supplementary tests, to implement appropriate treatments and interventions. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is possible to administer antipyretic medication for symptomatic treatment, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. For acute tracheitis, choosing antibiotics to control the infection is also advised. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)