Bronchitis (Lung Wet) & Bronchiolitis
Acute bronchitis - or also known as Lung Wet - is a medical disorder that occurs when the bronchial tract in the lungs submerged in water. Bronchial tract will then swell and produce mucus, which causes coughing.
This disease often occur after an upper respiratory infection (ARI), such as colds. The majority of acute bronchitis symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, etc. are usually last up to two weeks, but the cough may persist up to 8 weeks in some cases.
bronchiolitisBronchitis chronic bronchitis and can last in a long period of time and usually affects smokers. People who suffer from bronchitis will usually continue to cough up phlegm for 3 months each year, for 2 consecutive years. If you or your family been diagnosed with this disease, then you should visit a specialist for further review.
This type of lung infection that should be known by the old stamps are Bronchiolitis. Babies can be attacked by disease bronchiolitis (an infection caused by a virus) which could obstruct the windpipe so it needs to be treated.
Causes of Bronchitis
Some types of viruses, including: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Adenovirus, Influenza and Parainfluenza
Bacteria, in the case of a rare
Pollutants (chemicals contained in the air)
Signs and Symptoms of Bronchitis
Cough with phlegm (in the first days of cough may be dry)
Pain in chest
Fatigue
Lightheadedness
Pains in the body
Fever
Watery eyes
Sore throat
Consult a doctor if your child has:
High Heat
Fever and cough with phlegm that is very viscous or even contain blood
Chronic problems in the heart or lungs
Shortness of breath, or breathing shallowly
The symptoms of bronchitis on top of more than 3 weeks
Always contracted bronchitis / bronchiolitis
If you have a baby less than 3 months and terkenan fever, it is wise to check with your doctor.
Later a doctor that will determine whether the child affected by acute bronchitis, chronic bronchiolitis, or upper respiratory tract infections may (ARD) more. After that appropriate treatment will be determined.
When Antibiotics Necessary?
For the case of bronchitis, antibiotics will be very rarely needed, because of acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis is almost always caused by viruses. As for chronic bronchitis require more intensive therapy than the mere consumption of antibiotics.
However, if your child is diagnosed with other respiratory diseases such as pneumonia or Pertussis, maybe your doctor will merespkan antibiotics.
Antibiotics will not help for bronchitis caused by a virus or air pollution (such as cigarette smoke). Remember, taking antibiotics when not needed it will be very dangerous for your health and your family.
How to Prevent Acute Bronchitis?
Avoid smoking, especially sharing a cigarette with a lot of people
Keep your hand hygiene
Immunization
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis usually affects children under 2 years of age, especially infants aged 3-6 months. The main cause is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and sometimes can also be caused by viruses such as Adenovirus, Influenza and Parainfluenza.
This virus can move from one person to another, either through direct contact with nasal secretions, or through the polluted air. Although RSV will only cause minor disturbances in adults, but not the baby you know!
The risk of bronchiolitis will increase if there are the following factors in infants:
Frequently around smokers
Infants aged less than 6 months
Living in a densely populated neighborhood
Less consumption of milk
Premature Birth
Symptoms of Bronchiolitis
Usually starts with upper respiratory infections (ARI) mild
Within 2-3 days, which could worsen with a cough hissing
Baby's breath wheezing
Babies look of panic and anxiety
In severe cases, the baby will turn blue and this is an emergency situation
Baby's nostrils will look bigger each time a breath
The muscles between the ribs would be interested in every breath
Therapies That Can Help
Patting the baby's chest
Consumption of sufficient fluids, in addition to breast milk, for babies over 6 months you can give a warm lemon water or warm apple juice
Inhaling steam can help liquefy thick mucus that can cause your baby to choke. You can use the tool for this kind of Humidifier
Get plenty of rest
Do not let anyone smoke near your baby
Usually these symptoms will be reduced within a week and difficulty breathing will be reduced within three days. Infant mortality from the disease less than 1%.
When Should You Call the Medical Workers?
Contact medical personnel if the affected infant bronchiolitis:
Wilt
Skin, nails, or lips turn blue
Breathing with frequent and short of breath
Exposed to a cold that suddenly worsens
Difficulty breathing
Nostrils dilated and her ribs are interested in every breathing muscles
Finally, the disease is actually relatively easy to prevent, as long as you and your family keep your living environment hygiene ...
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