Clinic and the classification of acute bronchitis
On the etiology of acute bronchitis should be distinguished:
- infectious origin;
- viral,
- bacterial,
- viral and bacterial;
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Treatment of acute bronchitis.Prevention of acute bronchitis
Prevention of acute bronchitis is inherently linked with the prevention of viral infections. In addition, a specific value in the prevention of acute bronchitis is the elimination of various nespetsifichsskih irritation of the mucous membrane o
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Chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis - a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchi, accompanied by a persistent cough with sputum production for at least 3 months per year for 2 years or more, while these symptoms are not associated with any other disease bronchopulmonary system, upper respiratory tract or other organs and systems .
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Symptoms of chronic bronchitis
The main subjective manifestations of chronic bronchitis are cough with sputum, weakness, sweating (during exacerbation of the disease and the nature of purulent bronchitis). According to the WHO definition for chronic bronchitis characterized by cough with phlegm at least 3 months per year for 2 years or more.
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Diagnosis of chronic bronchitis
Diagnostic criteria of chronic bronchitis are the following:
1. Persistent cough with sputum production for at least 3 months for 2 years or more (WHO criteria). If the duration of productive cough does not meet the WHO criteria, and the cough recurs frequently, consider the possibility of t
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Treatment of chronic bronchitis
With treatment, more appropriate tactic is aimed primarily at eliminating airway obstruction, the normalization of the functions of external respiration, elimination of hypoxia, the development of measures to prevent further exacerbations and reduce the impact of risk factors.
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Prevention of chronic bronchitis
Smoking Cessation
The patient must clearly understand harmful effects of tobacco smoke on his respiratory system. Prepared a specific program restrictions and smoking cessation. H
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