Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis

Symptoms include persistent cough without or with upper respiratory symptoms. Most case are caused by viruses including: influenza, RSV, and adenovirus. Other causes include bacteria infection, smoke or dust allergy or asthma. A physician's job is to rule out serious causes of acute bronchitis like influenza and pneumonia. These conditions might increase morbidity and mortality particularly in the old and young. In cases of fever, cough and increased lung congestion, a x ray and antibiotic can be required. For influenza, anti viral medication is useful if started within 48 hours. For simple uncomplicated acute bronchitis, treatment options don't include antibiotics.

Overuse of pointless anti-biotics causes the drug-resistant bacteria like methicillin resistant staph aureus in the community. Mucolytics anti tussive cough medicine albuterol inhaler analgesics rest. Since acute bronchitis involves increased mucous production triggered by infection or allergens, one of the goals is to clear secretions. In 2003, Hasani studied the effects aromatic oils on lung secretion space in chronic bronchitis sufferers. He concluded that direct application of essential oils to the skin helped clear respiratory secretions. Massage 1 or 2 drops into the chest area and dilute with top quality olive or sweet almond oil. Use caution with the old and young as the oils can cause a rash so test a small area of skin first prior to applying to the entire chest.

Expect signs of acute bronchitis to last from 1-3 weeks. In case you've any questions or difficulties, seek medical help. Reference: Effect of aromatics on lung mucociliary clearance in patients with chronic airways obstruction.

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