How To Prevent Bronchitis

By Author: Amy Cheung
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Chronic bronchitis as the title suggests is a chronic problem hence it is best to hinder the Progression of the disease in its initial stages. An episode of bronchitis starts as acute bronchitis, it is a woidespread swelling of upper respiratory tract and usually shows with following symptoms:

-Continued bouts of coughing, which may or may not be accompanied by chestspasms

-Affected individual gasps for oxygen

-Extreme fatigue

-Fever may also evident

-Discomfort may follow after bouts of severe expectoration

This continued over a long duration may lead as chronic bronchitis if not prevented in time.

The intial and most important step to do is to recognize the irritant and take measures to avoid it. Exposure with irritants like dust should be avoided at all costs. Smokers should give up on smoking before the condition gets out of hand.

Other precautionary procedures include:

-Those predisposed towards regular bronchitis attacks like chain smokers should avoid areas of heavy air pollution and dust.

-Always wear shielding clothes and mask when working in a ...
... dusty area.

-Be extra cautious during seasonal variations as frequency of bronchitis attacks increase in this duration.

-Be sure to follow a fixed schedule of physical activity.

-Protect mouth and nose when going out in winter so that the Individual does not breath in cold air as cold air is known to make the condition worse.

-Be cautious when taking antibiotics of minor niggles always take advice from your physician.

-Incorporate high doses of salubrious vitamins like vitamin A and C.
In case of an exacerbation of bronchitis here are the things that you can follow to ease the uneasiness

-Start taking in steam inhalations to loosen the mucous so that it can be easily expectorated out.

-Avoid indiscriminate usage of medications that suppress cough as our aim should be to cough out as much mucous as possible.

-Take steroidal inhalers breathers if needed.

-One more preventive step to take is limit the
intake of food items that increase the production of mucous like sweet food items, dairy and fat laden products.

-Also be punctual with annual vaccinations against flu.

-Keep good personal cleanliness and always clean hands before any meal.
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