Will tracheitis cause coughing?

Written by Yuan Qing
Pulmonology
Updated on November 15, 2024
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Tracheitis is mainly due to a decrease in a person's resistance, and some pathogenic microorganisms from the external environment infect the trachea, forming some infectious inflammation on the tracheal mucosa, producing a large amount of secretions, and forming sputum. We call this disease tracheitis. Due to the large amount of secretions and sputum in the airway, the person will actively cough to expel these sputum from the body. Therefore, the typical symptom of tracheitis is coughing. Some patients may have severe inflammation and exhibit symptoms of fever. If the tracheitis continues to spread downwards and affects the bronchi, the patient may experience some respiratory difficulties, which we call bronchitis. In this case, treatment with some antibiotics and expectorants is necessary.

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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.

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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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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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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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Symptoms of Tracheitis and Pneumonia

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.