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Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
About me
With over twenty years of experience in the medical field, currently working as the Associate Chief Physician in the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Central Hospital of Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.
Proficient in diseases
Diagnosis and treatment of common respiratory diseases.
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What should be paid attention to in acute bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis is one of the common respiratory diseases, clinically characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, and expectoration. For those afflicted with acute bronchitis, it's important to rest, drink plenty of water, avoid exhaustion, eat light meals, quit smoking, and ensure the room is well-ventilated. These measures are beneficial for the recovery from acute bronchitis. Additionally, it's vital to follow the doctor's advice for active medication. If there is a bacterial infection, sensitive antibiotics should be used under the guidance of a physician. Furthermore, under medical guidance, medications to suppress cough, facilitate expectoration, and relieve asthma should be used. Generally, with bronchitis, the prognosis is good, and timely treatment can bring the condition under control.
How many days does a mycoplasma infection cause fever?
After Mycoplasma infects the human body, it usually causes Mycoplasma pneumonia. Fever is one of the common symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumonia, and some patients may even have high fever. The fever from Mycoplasma pneumonia typically lasts for two to three weeks. Besides fever, many patients also experience coughing, often a rather severe dry cough. Therefore, it is generally necessary to use medications to alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of illness, with macrolides or fluoroquinolones commonly used for treatment.
What causes constrictive pericarditis?
Constrictive pericarditis refers to the fibrosis or calcification of the pericardium, which restricts the filling of the ventricles during diastole and leads to a series of symptoms. What causes constrictive pericarditis? Generally, constrictive pericarditis is secondary to acute pericarditis. In our country, the most common cause of constrictive pericarditis is tuberculous pericarditis, followed by purulent or traumatic pericarditis. A minority of constrictive pericarditis cases may be associated with tumors of the pericardium, acute nonspecific pericarditis, and radiation-induced pericarditis, among others. Of course, some patients have idiopathic constrictive pericarditis.
Symptoms of bronchitis
If it is acute bronchitis, the onset is usually quite sudden and symptoms may include fever, cough, and expectoration. Some patients may experience bloody sputum or symptoms like chest tightness and shortness of breath. Coughing and expectoration often continue for two to three weeks, after which most patients can recover. If it is chronic bronchitis, the onset is often gradual, and symptoms such as coughing, expectoration, and wheezing occur repeatedly. The episodes each year may last for more than three months.
How is bacterial pneumonia treated?
Bacterial pneumonia is a common respiratory disease. After contracting it, patients often experience fever, coughing, chest pain, and chest tightness. Lung imaging can reveal exudative shadows in the lungs. So, how should bacterial pneumonia be treated? The first step is to use antibiotics to which the bacteria are sensitive, commonly including penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, and fluoroquinolones. Additionally, symptomatic treatment is employed, such as antipyretic analgesics for fever, cough suppressants if there is little sputum, and expectorants for thick and sticky sputum.
What are the symptoms of bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a common clinical disease, which can generally be divided into acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis in clinical practice. Acute bronchitis often has a sudden onset, with symptoms such as coughing and expectoration; some people may also experience fever, chest tightness, and wheezing. Typically, the course of the disease lasts two to three weeks. Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, has a longer duration, with a more gradual onset and symptoms of recurrent coughing and expectoration, and even chest tightness. The annual duration of the disease is more than three months, with a typical onset lasting over two years, making it very long and difficult to control.
Is it good to always cough up phlegm with tracheitis?
Tracheitis is a common respiratory disease. Infections by microorganisms, physical and chemical factors, allergies, and other factors can cause tracheitis. Symptoms often include coughing and expectorating phlegm after contracting tracheitis. Constantly coughing up phlegm is not good, as we know that coughing up phlegm is not a normal condition but a pathological manifestation. This often occurs when there is inflammation in the tracheal mucosa, causing an increase in secretions which then mix with inhaled dust, pathogens, etc., and are expelled by coughing. Therefore, constantly coughing up phlegm indicates persistent inflammation of the organs, which is not a good sign.
How is acute bronchitis treated?
Firstly, general treatment involves plenty of rest, drinking water, quitting smoking, avoiding strenuous activities, and so on. Secondly, medication is used, starting with symptomatic treatment. For example, for a cough with little or no phlegm, cough suppressants can be used; for thick sputum, expectorants are needed; antipyretic analgesics can be used for fever; and if there is bronchospasm accompanied by chest tightness and shortness of breath, asthma medication is necessary. Additionally, the use of antibiotics is dependent on evidence of bacterial infection, and common types such as macrolides, penicillins, and cephalosporins must be used under the guidance of a physician.
What is meningitis?
Meningitis is predominantly an inflammation that occurs in the meninges and can extend to the brain parenchyma. It is generally caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including common pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, tuberculosis bacteria, etc. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, etc. More severe cases can present with convulsions, disturbances of consciousness, or even coma. The condition can be mild or severe, and if not treated promptly, it can be fatal in serious cases.
Does respiratory failure spread?
Respiratory failure is a condition characterized by significant decline in respiratory function and is clinically very serious, being a common critical and acute illness. Respiratory failure itself is not contagious, but certain diseases that cause respiratory failure can be contagious. For example, if it is caused by infectious pulmonary tuberculosis, then the tuberculosis can be transmitted, but respiratory failure itself is not contagious.