Bronchitis

There are two main types of bronchitis which are:

• Acute bronchitis- It is the most common type and symptoms last not more than a few weeks and generally is not a matter of concern
• Chronic bronchitis- it is more serious than acute and keeps coming back. It doesn’t go away easily and might take weeks, or even a few months

Here are the most common bronchitis symptoms:

• Chest congestion
• Cough filled with mucus and is green, yellow, or white
• Whistling or wheezing sounds while breathing
• Low fever
• Sore throat
• Runny and stuffy nose
• Always feeling wiped out

There are different bronchitis causes and they are:

• Bacteria- These include mycoplasma, pneumonia, Bordetella pertussis, and chlamydia pneumonia
• Smoking- It includes cigarettes, marijuana or cannabis
• Pollution
• Viruses- Such as respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, influenza, and coronavirus

The healthcare professional will initiate physical assessment first and based on the health history including symptoms he/she might order the following tests for bronchitis diagnosis:

• Chest X-ray
• Nasal swab
• Blood tests
• Sputum tests
• Pulmonary function tests

Most cases of bronchitis improve without treatment within a few days or weeks. However, in certain cases, there might be a requirement for bronchitis treatment. The condition is usually not treated with medications generally, but here are some options given by a healthcare professional:

• Antiviral medications
• Bronchodilators
• Cough suppressants
• Antibiotics
• COPD/Asthma treatment

Rukmani Birla Hospital, Jaipur is one of the renowned and incomparable multi-speciality hospitals delivering unique healthcare services to its patients. We are also famous for NABH accreditation and the hospital is armed with advanced medical technologies. We endeavour to offer services that are not only reasonable to our patients but also satisfactory. With the support of our knowledgeable and highly-skilled specialists, we aim to provide healthcare services to each individual around the city. If you are looking for bronchitis treatment, then we are your finest choice. So, book an appointment or physically visit us, further our healthcare team will take care of everything for you.