Get Appropriate Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis at Panchmukhi Superspeciality Hospital PVT LTD

Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD which is a group of lung diseases that cause blockage of the windpipe and leads to breathing problems. The most significant cause of chronic bronchitis is smoking cigarettes, air pollution and the affected work environment may also play a role in causing this complication. Bronchitis is the inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi) and is most commonly differentiated into acute and chronic bronchitis.

Risk Factors for Bronchitis

Smoking:- This is the main risk factor and up to 75% of people who have chronic bronchitis smoke or used to smoke due to which they were exposed to this disease.
Long-Term Exposure to Lung Irritants:- Exposure to infectious agents such as smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes, and dust from the environment can lead to bronchitis.
Age:- Most people who have chronic bronchitis are at least 40 years old or older when they start experiencing this complication.
Genetics:- This includes alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which is a genetic condition and can carry this disease from one generation to the other via blood and DNA.

Most Common Symptoms of Bronchitis

Frequent coughing or a cough that produces a lot of mucus and sputum
Wheezing
A whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe
Shortness of breath, especially when doing any physical activity
Tightness in the chest experienced most of the time

How it can be Prevented?

Since smoking and other air pollutants cause most cases of chronic bronchitis, the best way to prevent it is to avoid smoking and exposure to air pollutants. It’s also important to try to avoid lung irritants such as secondhand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes, and dust which are harmful for the patients and can lead to complications in breathing and other trouble.