Symptoms of Tracheitis and Pneumonia

Written by Yang Feng
Pulmonology
Updated on February 10, 2025
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Bronchitis and pneumonia are two different types of diseases. Bronchitis often presents only with symptoms like coughing and expectoration, while fever and wheezing are relatively less common. Pneumonia is a common infectious disease of the respiratory system, and its main clinical symptoms include fever, cough, expectoration, wheezing, chest pain, etc. We can differentiate bronchitis from pneumonia through pulmonary imaging, as bronchitis on imaging is characterized by coarse patterning and disorganized structures in both lungs.

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What are the symptoms of tracheitis?

Bronchitis is a very common disease in respiratory medicine and can be categorized into acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis based on the duration of the disease. Generally, regardless of the type, the symptoms presented by patients are primarily discomfort in the respiratory tract, such as fever, fatigue, cough, expectoration, breathlessness, chest tightness, and wheezing in cases of acute bronchitis. For patients with chronic bronchitis during acute episodes, there generally is no fever, but the primary symptoms are persistent cough and expectoration, along with wheezing, breathlessness, and chest tightness. Additionally, symptoms may vary between the elderly and the young when they contract bronchitis, thus clinical symptoms are predominantly as described above.

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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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What will happen in the late stage of tracheitis?

Bronchitis typically refers to chronic bronchitis in a clinical setting. Bronchitis is commonly found in middle-aged and older adults, often triggered by prolonged smoking, repeated respiratory infections, and long-term exposure to harmful gases in the air, leading to chronic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis is an irreversible inflammatory condition. The frequency of bronchitis episodes increases over time in affected individuals. If bronchitis progresses to an advanced stage without timely medical intervention, it may evolve into more severe chronic clinical conditions like emphysema or chronic pulmonary heart disease. Therefore, it is crucial to take bronchitis seriously and provide appropriate symptomatic treatment.

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Can I eat peaches with tracheitis?

Patients with bronchitis can eat peaches. Bronchitis usually refers to chronic bronchitis, and it is generally good for patients with chronic bronchitis to eat some fruits, such as peaches, pears, and apples. Additionally, it is important for patients with chronic bronchitis to follow a light diet and avoid spicy, stimulating, and overly greasy foods. Patients with chronic bronchitis should also consider quitting smoking, including avoiding secondhand smoke, as the disease is often related to long-term smoking. Quitting smoking can help slow the progression of the disease. Patients with chronic bronchitis also need to prevent respiratory infections, as respiratory infections can lead to acute attacks of chronic bronchitis. Repeated acute attacks can potentially accelerate the progression of chronic bronchitis.

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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.)