What should be paid attention to in bronchitis?

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 03, 2024
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Bronchitis is a common respiratory infection. First, it is important to rest, drink plenty of water, abstain from smoking and alcohol, and avoid foods that are highly irritating. Do not eat spicy foods like chili peppers, avoid seafood, and reduce consumption of greasy foods like meat. Instead, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. You can use pear with rock sugar and Fritillaria cirrhosa to make a drink that helps dilute phlegm and relieve coughing. The treatment mainly involves choosing antibacterial drugs to control the infection and using medications to dilute phlegm and relieve bronchial smooth muscle spasms. In addition, it is important to measure body temperature and ensure the room is well-ventilated and disinfected. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How to diagnose tracheitis

If tracheitis is suspected, a physical examination can be carried out, including auscultation and percussion of the lungs. Additionally, blood tests should be conducted for routine blood work, mycoplasma, chlamydia, C-reactive protein, as well as auxiliary examinations such as chest X-rays or CT scans to confirm the presence of tracheitis. For symptoms caused by this condition, mild cases can be relieved with oral antibiotics, antipyretics and analgesics, and medications that thin mucus; severe cases may require oxygen therapy combined with intravenous medications to control the infection and provide symptomatic treatment. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, based on the specific situation.)

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Can tracheitis cause a fever?

Tracheitis, in its acute inflammatory phase, can cause symptoms such as fever, although not all cases of tracheitis will lead to a fever. Fever is merely a manifestation of inflammation within the body, and respiratory infections are prone to this symptom. It is necessary to conduct timely examinations, in conjunction with clinical symptoms and supplementary tests, to implement appropriate treatments and interventions. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is possible to administer antipyretic medication for symptomatic treatment, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. For acute tracheitis, choosing antibiotics to control the infection is also advised. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Massage which area for tracheitis?

The treatment of tracheitis through massage does not have definite therapeutic effects. Tracheitis, commonly referred to as chronic bronchitis, is often associated with factors such as long-term smoking. For this disease, quitting smoking is the primary recommendation, as it can help slow the progression of the disease. This includes avoiding secondhand smoke as well. Additionally, patients with tracheitis can experience flare-ups during respiratory infections, so it is also important to keep warm and prevent respiratory infections. The treatment of tracheitis also involves the use of medications to suppress cough and facilitate the removal of mucus. Moreover, tracheitis can progressively lead to conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When a patient with tracheitis also has COPD, it is necessary to persist with inhaled medications, such as long-acting bronchodilators. (Note: The use of medications should be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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How to treat tracheitis?

Tracheitis is primarily caused by a decline in a person's immune system, followed by infection by external microorganisms, resulting in inflammation within the airway. The main symptoms presented by patients are coughing, expectoration, fever, wheezing, etc. Generally speaking, this disease is considered an infectious disease and requires anti-infection treatment. Doctors usually choose the appropriate antibiotics or antiviral medications based on experience. Additionally, based on the patient's symptoms, doctors may select some symptomatic treatments such as cough suppressants, asthma relief, expectorants, fever reducers, etc. When patients experience significant expectoration or fever, resulting in respiratory moisture evaporation, doctors will also provide certain fluid replenishments. Furthermore, some dietary therapy methods can also be used, such as drinking boiled water with pears and white fungus, which also has a therapeutic effect on tracheitis.

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What should I do if I have tracheitis and cough up blood?

Tracheitis is a very common disease in respiratory medicine. Tracheitis, especially if it is acute, is usually due to infections or non-infections. It could also be due to some physical and chemical factors, leading to clinical symptoms such as coughing, sputum production, shortness of breath, and wheezing. When patients experience severe coughing, some may have bleeding due to the rupture of capillaries on the surface of their blood vessels. Therefore, during a tracheitis attack, some patients may cough up blood to varying degrees. Regarding how to handle this, it primarily depends on the amount of blood coughed up caused by the tracheitis. If the amount is small, generally, timely anti-infection and cough-suppressing expectorant treatments are given. Symptomatic treatment can effectively control the inflammation, and minor amounts of blood in the cough can also be alleviated. If there is a considerable amount of blood in the cough during tracheitis, it is necessary to use some hemostatic drugs for symptomatic treatment to stop the bleeding.