Differences Asthma with Bronchitis
Asthma and Bronchitis
are inflammatory conditions of the airways. Bronchitis is defined as a major
airway inflammation. This is usually followed by a viral infection. Following
upper respiratory tract infections (nose curved etc), the airway may be infected
and inflamed. Patients with bronchitis may have difficulty breathing, coughing
sputum, chest discomfort, wheezing and sometimes mild fever. Children, the
elderly and heavy smokers will more frequently use bronchitis. Usually
bronchitis is caused by a viral infection and will heal by itself without any
specific treatment.
Differences Asthma with Bronchitis
Asthma is an
inflammatory condition of the airways. Acute asthma is a life-threatening
condition and requires immediate medical care. Asthma attacks can be triggered
by cold air, dust, or strong emotions. Asthma attacks can be triggered by
respiratory infections. Asthma patients will suffer from cough, wheezing, and
chest discomfort. In severe asthma they can not speak or finish the sentence.
Differences Asthma with Bronchitis
Asthmatic patients
should take care of their medication by themselves. The wheezers will often be
given prophylactic treatment with corticosteroids and a definite treatment with
salbutamaol. This medicine is available as a pump that can be used as an
inhaler. If no pumps are available, they will be nebulised in the hospital.
When the airways are obstructed they will find it difficult to remove air from
the lungs (breathing expiration).
Childhood asthma has a
good prognosis. They will be symptom-free after their teens.
Conclusion,
• Bronchitis is a
condition that is followed by a viral infection. And this will usually heal
without any treatment.
• Asthma is a condition
that requires careful treatment and severe asthma is life-threatening. Asthma
can increase with pollen of dust and cold air.
Smoking will increase
the severity of bronchitis and asthma.
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