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 should I do if I have tracheitis with chest tightness and shortness of breath?

Common symptoms of bronchitis include coughing and phlegm production, and some people may also experience chest tightness and shortness of breath. What should be done if chest tightness and shortness of breath occur? First, medication should be used according to the cause of the condition, such as using sensitive antibiotics if it's caused by a bacterial infection. If it is due to allergic factors, antiallergic drugs or corticosteroids can be chosen. In addition, symptomatic treatment can be considered, such as using bronchodilators to alleviate symptoms of chest tightness. Furthermore, if there is phlegm, expectorant medications can be used to ease symptoms and reduce respiratory tract resistance, which also helps relieve chest tightness.

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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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Is tracheitis contagious?

Tracheitis is a respiratory infectious disease that is contagious, especially among children with weak constitutions and elderly patients with multiple ailments. Close contact with individuals suffering from tracheitis might lead to the transmission of the disease through airborne droplets to those with low immunity. Hence, it is recommended that individuals suffering from this disease wear masks to reduce viral transmission and, if possible, undergo isolation treatment. Drinking plenty of water, resting, avoiding smoking and alcohol, consuming a light diet, and seeking timely treatment typically lead to full recovery within about a week.

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Symptoms of tracheitis

Tracheitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the trachea. What are the symptoms after contracting tracheitis? Common symptoms of tracheitis include fever, cough, expectoration, and some patients may also experience chest tightness and shortness of breath. After developing tracheitis, it is first necessary to address the cause of the disease. For instance, treatment should be based on whether the cause is bacteria, viruses, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, etc. If it can be clearly determined, appropriate medications should be chosen for treatment. Additionally, symptomatic treatment should be considered, such as using antipyretics for fever. For symptoms like cough and expectoration, cough suppressants and expectorants can be used, and so forth. (Specific medication use should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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.