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Bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes become swollen due to an ailment or any kind of infection. These tubes are a part of the respiratory system and usually join the lungs. There are two types of bronchitis - acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. A virus or bacterium usually causes acute bronchitis. It shows up after a person has had a respiratory disease. The most common symptoms of this disease usually show up when a child has flu or cold. A blazing throat, a feeling of being sick and...more
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Bronchitis is basically an infection in the bronchial tubes. The bronchial tubes which basically carry air to your lungs sometimes get infected due to cold or flu. That's when you tend to develop the infection in the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes known as bronchitis.
Symptoms of bronchitis
The basic symptoms of bronchitis include:
Intense coughing
Sneezing
Wheezing
Feeling of discomfort in chest
Shortness of breath
Blocked nose, headache
Lo...more
Symptoms of bronchitis
The basic symptoms of bronchitis include:
Intense coughing
Sneezing
Wheezing
Feeling of discomfort in chest
Shortness of breath
Blocked nose, headache
Lo...more
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COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is generally used to describe a broad category of diseases. These include chronic bronchitis, emphysema, non-reversible asthma as well as some forms of bronchiectasis. All of these diseases, however, can be prevented from getting worse by taking similar measures as the causes of these diseases are very similar. Here are the ways to prevent COPD exacerbations.
1. Cleanliness
It is crucial that you do not allow infections ...more
1. Cleanliness
It is crucial that you do not allow infections ...more
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Coughing is a common problem of the respiratory tract and often indicates a deeper problem. It can be very irritating and can affect eating habits and socialization. A cough which persists for more than 4 weeks is believed to be chronic in nature. Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common cause of chronic cough in India. TB is an airborne bacterial infection caused by the organism - 'Mycobacterium tuberculosis', that primarily affects the lungs, although other organs and tissues may be involved. Card...more
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A bronchoscopy is an ideal tool for diagnosing any obstruction or disease pertaining to your airways, using an instrument called Bronchoscope. It can be used to detect lung diseases such as
A chronic cough
Tumour
Tuberculosis
Infection
If you are feeling any obstruction or abnormality of the airways then seeking the right treatment at the right time is important.
A chronic cough
Tumour
Tuberculosis
Infection
If you are feeling any obstruction or abnormality of the airways then seeking the right treatment at the right time is important.
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COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is one of those lung diseases that does not exist in a vacuum. It is associated with at least one or two comorbid conditions like pulmonary hypertension, osteoporosis, dementia, anaemia , hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD) and depression. It is necessary to seek treatment on time to prevent the aggravation of the condition and development of these comorbid conditions.
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Pulmonology is the branch of science dealing with respiratory problems and related medicines. Respiratory Problems have become very common among people with increased pollution and dust particles in the air. Some of the most common lung diseases are:
1. Asthma:
It is a very common disease nowadays with many people suffering from it. In this condition, people have inflamed bronchial tubes which become sensitive, causing difficulty in breathing. The problem gets aggravated by smoking,...more
1. Asthma:
It is a very common disease nowadays with many people suffering from it. In this condition, people have inflamed bronchial tubes which become sensitive, causing difficulty in breathing. The problem gets aggravated by smoking,...more
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Bronchodilator is the miracle drug that helps to relieve breathing problems caused by blocked bronchi and bronchioles. Such problems may be caused by conditions like asthma, COPD, allergic reactions, etc. With over 15 million asthmatics living in India, use of bronchodilators has become quite common in the country. However, with the usage of bronchodilator becoming commonplace, cases of bronchodilator abuse has gone up.
Conditions that Require Bronchodilators for Management
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Conditions that Require Bronchodilators for Management
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