Is it good to always cough up phlegm with tracheitis?

Written by Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
Updated on September 04, 2024
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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.

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What department is for tracheitis?

Bronchitis is a common respiratory disease, and clinically, it often presents with symptoms such as fever, cough, and expectoration. Some patients may also experience chest tightness and shortness of breath, and they should consult a respiratory medicine department. After the visit, the doctor may conduct tests including a complete blood count, C-reactive protein, chest imaging, etc., to confirm the diagnosis of bronchitis. In terms of treatment, the first step is to use medication based on the cause of the disease; for example, if it is caused by bacterial infection, sensitive antibiotics will be used for treatment. Additionally, symptomatic treatment medications may be chosen based on symptoms, such as cough suppressants and expectorants, etc. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can you eat papaya with tracheitis and pneumonia?

Bronchitis and pneumonia are both lower respiratory tract infectious diseases, which are very common in clinical settings. Typically, these patients suffer from various degrees of fever, cough, phlegm, breathing difficulties, and chest tightness due to bacterial or viral infections and other pathogens. For such lower respiratory tract infectious diseases, patients can generally consume papaya. Papaya is highly nutritious, containing a large amount of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and papain, and it has antioxidant capabilities. It can also help repair some inflammation, thus it is suitable for patients suffering from bronchitis and pneumonia.

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What should I do about chronic bronchitis cough?

Bronchitis and chronic coughing, if indicated by bacterial infection resulting in fever, coughing, and yellow phlegm, with elevated white blood cells and procalcitonin, should be treated with antimicrobial drugs based on the results of sputum culture and sensitivity testing. If the trachea is invaded by a virus causing coughing symptoms, symptomatic treatment should primarily be administered, and some proprietary Chinese medicines with antiviral properties, such as Banlangen granules or Lianhua Qingwen capsules, may be taken. If the bronchitis and coughing are caused by allergies, nebulized corticosteroids and antihistamines should be utilized for treatment. Regularly keep warm to avoid getting chilled, especially during the variable temperatures of early morning and evening in the winter and spring seasons. Timely adjustments in clothing are advisable along with strengthening physical exercise to improve the body’s resistance. (Note: Please follow medical advice regarding medications.)

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Tracheitis asthma symptoms

Tracheitis and asthma are actually not the same condition; however, both diseases affect the trachea and bronchioles. The symptoms of the two diseases have both similarities and differences. Patients with tracheitis primarily exhibit symptoms like coughing, phlegm, and fever, whereas asthma patients are mainly characterized by coughing, phlegm, wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, etc., and generally do not have attacks. The causes of these diseases are also different; tracheitis is mostly caused by infections, while asthma is mostly related to genetics and exposure to external allergens. Therefore, these are two distinct diseases with some different symptoms.

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What should be noted for tracheitis?

Patients with tracheitis should first quit smoking and drinking, maintain suitable indoor temperature and humidity, avoid eating foods that are highly irritating, ensure good ventilation and disinfection indoors, drink plenty of water, avoid staying up late, and avoid overworking. It is important to timely choose antimicrobial drugs to control the infection. The pathogens inside the body can be killed through oral or intravenous medication. It is also necessary to combine clinical symptoms to implement corresponding treatment measures, such as using physical methods to reduce fever or drug treatment during acute fever episodes.