Nursing measures for acute bronchitis

Written by Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
Updated on October 25, 2024
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If you are suffering from acute bronchitis, it is crucial to ensure proper care. First, observe the patient's body temperature to see if it has risen. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is time to take some antipyretic medications to reduce the fever. Additionally, employ physical methods to lower the temperature, drink more water, or use fever-reducing patches to achieve a cooling effect. Moreover, it is important to keep the bronchial tubes clear. If there is phlegm, it is best to expectorate it as much as possible to avoid blocking the bronchial tubes. Also, ensure to frequently ventilate the room to maintain fresh and flowing indoor air. Furthermore, allow the patient to rest more and avoid overexertion. Light, soothing aerobic exercise can be beneficial to enhance physical fitness. It is also important to keep warm and avoid exposure to cold and drafts, which could worsen the symptoms of acute bronchitis. Moreover, follow the doctor’s advice, cooperate actively with the treatment, and take medication as prescribed.

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Is acute bronchitis asthma?

Acute bronchitis and bronchial asthma, although both are bronchial disorders, are not the same disease; acute bronchitis is not asthma. Acute bronchitis is an acute inflammation of the bronchial mucosa caused by various pathogenic factors, with common symptoms being fever, cough, and expectoration. Some patients may also experience chest tightness and wheezing. Treatment primarily involves antibiotics and cough suppressants with expectorants. Asthma, on the other hand, is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways, high reactivity, and widespread variable reversible airflow limitation, with clinical manifestations mainly including recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, or coughing. Treatment primarily involves bronchodilators such as theophylline, receptor agonists, and anti-inflammatory medications represented by corticosteroids, thus the treatments also differ.

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Can you run with acute bronchitis?

It is not recommended to run when suffering from acute bronchitis. For this condition, it is usually necessary to rest. During the acute phase of the illness, running and similar physical exercises are not advised as they can be detrimental to the patient's condition. Patients with acute bronchitis should also pay attention to maintaining a light diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Appropriate symptomatic treatment should be given, such as using cough suppressant medications. If a patient has persistent cough symptoms or develops purulent sputum, it’s crucial to check for the possible presence of pneumonia. This may require a chest CT and a complete blood count. If the patient has bacterial pneumonia, antibiotic treatment is necessary. Moreover, it is important to note that although patients with acute bronchitis should not run during the acute phase, running and exercising regularly, enhancing nutrition, and avoiding staying up late are measures that can help prevent acute bronchitis.

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Can you not exercise with acute bronchitis?

Acute bronchitis has a relatively rapid onset and occurs fairly frequently. It typically causes clinical symptoms such as fever, cough, sputum, shortness of breath, and wheezing. During an acute episode of bronchitis with fever, it is generally not advisable to engage in strenuous exercise, as the body’s ability to dissipate heat is already compromised due to the fever. Continuing to exercise might lead to a rapid increase in body temperature because intense physical activity enhances heat production while the cooling functions are relatively diminished. Therefore, it is not recommended to exercise during the feverish phase of acute bronchitis. Exercise can be considered when the body temperature returns to normal and other clinical symptoms have significantly improved.

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Nursing measures for acute bronchitis

If you are suffering from acute bronchitis, it is crucial to ensure proper care. First, observe the patient's body temperature to see if it has risen. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is time to take some antipyretic medications to reduce the fever. Additionally, employ physical methods to lower the temperature, drink more water, or use fever-reducing patches to achieve a cooling effect. Moreover, it is important to keep the bronchial tubes clear. If there is phlegm, it is best to expectorate it as much as possible to avoid blocking the bronchial tubes. Also, ensure to frequently ventilate the room to maintain fresh and flowing indoor air. Furthermore, allow the patient to rest more and avoid overexertion. Light, soothing aerobic exercise can be beneficial to enhance physical fitness. It is also important to keep warm and avoid exposure to cold and drafts, which could worsen the symptoms of acute bronchitis. Moreover, follow the doctor’s advice, cooperate actively with the treatment, and take medication as prescribed.

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Is acute bronchitis contagious?

Acute bronchitis is somewhat contagious, mostly caused by viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, or staphylococci due to inflammatory irritation. It can spread through respiratory secretions and expelled air containing pathogens. If a healthy person comes into contact with these pathogens, they may get infected. Therefore, acute bronchitis can be contagious. It is advisable to promptly disinfect indoor air, drink plenty of water, rest adequately, select sensitive antimicrobial drugs to kill the pathogens, and treat symptoms accordingly.