Chronic bronchitis radical cure medication

Written by Wang Xiang Yu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 04, 2024
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First, we still need to know what chronic bronchitis is. The medical definition of chronic bronchitis is chronic non-specific inflammation of the trachea, bronchial mucosa, and surrounding tissues. Here, we emphasize the chronic process, and the diagnostic criteria generally require that the condition persists for more than three months each year, for two consecutive years or more. Since the definition of the disease strongly emphasizes the chronic process, we must understand this disease and accept this fact. The symptoms of chronic bronchitis can last a long time and may recur throughout a person's life.

So far, we have not found a cure for chronic bronchitis. Therefore, patients with chronic bronchitis do not need to believe those false advertisements, nor should they pursue a cure for chronic bronchitis and use antibiotics long-term, as these are not advisable approaches.

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Causes of Chronic Bronchitis

The causes of chronic bronchitis are not yet very clear. It is currently speculated that it may be the result of multiple factors interacting over a long period. The factors most closely associated with the occurrence of chronic bronchitis primarily include smoking, cigarette smoke, dust, and irritants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ozone, etc. Additionally, some infectious factors may also be somewhat related to the occurrence of chronic bronchitis, with the most common possibly being infections by mycoplasma, bacteria, or viruses. Furthermore, chronic bronchitis may be related to age, climate, and other factors. Overall, the triggers of chronic bronchitis are not very clear at present, and it is advised to eliminate these risk factors as much as possible if present.

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Does chronic bronchitis cause chest tightness?

Chronic bronchitis is commonly known as "old chronic bronchitis." Its main symptoms are coughing and expectoration. These symptoms are chronic and recurrent, and the onset is gradual. Coughing and expectoration are usually more pronounced in the morning and may consist of white, sticky phlegm or frothy sputum. Occasionally, there may be blood in the phlegm, but significant hemoptysis or chest pain generally does not occur. A small portion of chronic bronchitis patients may experience wheezing, which some of them might describe as chest tightness, meaning that chest tightness can occur in some chronic bronchitis patients. Those experiencing wheezing are referred to as having asthmatic bronchitis. Additionally, some patients may also have coexisting conditions like bronchial asthma or, in later stages, chronic obstructive pulmonary emphysema, which can also lead to symptoms of chest tightness, shortness of breath, or respiratory difficulty.

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How is chronic bronchitis diagnosed?

Chronic bronchitis: how is it diagnosed? First, we need to understand what chronic bronchitis is defined as. It refers to the chronic nonspecific inflammation of the trachea, bronchial mucosa, and surrounding tissues. We emphasize the chronic process, and currently, diagnosis is primarily based on clinical symptoms. This means the patient must exhibit symptoms such as coughing and expectoration, and these symptoms must persist for more than three months for at least two consecutive years. Additionally, it is crucial to exclude other diseases. Any organic disease that presents with symptoms of coughing, expectoration, and wheezing must be ruled out, such as tuberculosis, pneumoconiosis, lung abscess, lung cancer, heart disease, bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma, gastroesophageal reflux, and pulmonary interstitial fibrosis, among others.

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The difference between acute bronchitis and bronchitis

What is the difference between acute bronchitis and bronchitis? Generally speaking, in terms of the duration of the disease, bronchitis can be classified into acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is a type of bronchitis. It is often caused by infections, physical and chemical factors, allergies, etc. Patients may experience fever, cough, and expectoration, and the duration usually lasts 2 to 3 weeks. In the case of chronic bronchitis, the course of the disease is longer, with symptoms such as repeated coughing, expectoration, and wheezing, and the symptoms persist and do not improve.

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How to expectorate phlegm in chronic bronchitis

Coughing up phlegm is a common symptom of chronic bronchitis. When patients with chronic bronchitis experience coughing up phlegm, they can initially use medications to expel the phlegm. They may choose some expectorant medications or bronchodilators to help expel the phlegm. If the phlegm is thick and sticky, cough suppressants should be used with caution to avoid affecting the expulsion of phlegm. Additionally, drinking more water and having a lighter diet can also facilitate the expulsion of phlegm. Another method is to use turning and patting on the back to help expel the phlegm. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.)