How should tracheitis be treated to get better?

Written by Yuan Qing
Pulmonology
Updated on December 21, 2024
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Bronchitis is primarily due to a decline in a person's immune resistance, followed by bronchial infection by external microorganisms, causing local inflammation in the bronchi and the formation of a large amount of secretion. The main symptoms exhibited by patients are coughing and expectoration. The treatment of bronchitis should first be handled as an infectious disease, providing appropriate anti-infection treatment, such as antibacterial and antiviral therapy. Additionally, if the patient presents symptoms of coughing and expectoration, some expectorants and symptomatic cough suppressants should be administered. If the patient exhibits symptoms of wheezing and breathlessness, treatments such as nebulization, spasm relief, and asthma relief should be given. Generally, the treatment duration for bronchitis is about a week, and the symptoms can generally be completely controlled. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can you drink alcohol with tracheitis symptoms?

Bronchitis is a very common disease in the department of respiratory medicine, with many and complex triggering factors. It can be divided into acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis based on the duration of the disease. Typically, middle-aged and elderly people have a high likelihood of suffering from chronic bronchitis. For bronchitis, whether chronic or acute, the main clinical symptoms include cough, phlegm, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and even difficulty breathing. Therefore, for patients experiencing these clinical symptoms induced by bronchitis, it is generally not advisable for them to smoke or drink alcohol. Alcohol is considered a spicy and irritating substance, and if a patient with bronchitis already exhibits repetitive symptoms of coughing and phlegm, drinking alcohol could potentially spread the inflammation and exacerbate the clinical symptoms. Hence, patients with bronchitis should not drink alcohol.

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What should be paid attention to in bronchitis?

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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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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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 bronchitis eat watermelon?

In general, eating watermelon doesn't significantly affect patients with bronchitis. However, for some chronic bronchitis, if it recurs in winter, it is generally not recommended to eat watermelon. Since watermelon is considered a cooling food, eating it during winter when bronchitis flares up can be problematic. During these flare-ups, patients often experience various clinical symptoms such as fever, repeated coughing, coughing up phlegm, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, and because watermelon is inherently cold, consuming it during an inflammatory episode in winter might hinder early recovery from the disease. In contrast, if bronchitis occurs in summer, like in this patient's case, eating watermelon can be appropriate as it not only replenishes needed hydration but also helps reduce heat and other related symptoms such as coughing and yellow phlegm, making it beneficial for managing chronic bronchitis during a summer flare-up.