BRONCHITIS

BRONCHITIS. Prepared & Presented by .V.PRINCE KUMAR (RN). AD-03 AL ITTIHAD RIG..

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Mission Statement. Raising Awareness​ Educate individuals about bronchitis causes and symptoms to improve recognition and response.​ Empowering Communities​ Provide knowledge promoting early detection and effective management of bronchitis.​ Promoting Healthy Habits​ Encourage lifestyle changes that reduce bronchitis risks and support overall respiratory well-being.

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INTRODUCTION. Bronchitis is an inflammatory condition of the bronchial tubes that disrupts normal airflow to the lungs. When your airways (trachea and bronchi) get irritated, they swell up and fill with mucus, causing you to cough. Your cough can last days to a couple of weeks. It’s the main symptom of bronchitis. Viruses are the most common cause of acute bronchitis. Smoke and other irritants can cause acute and chronic bronchitis..

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Risk Factors for Bronchitis.

TYPES OF BRONCHITIS. Acute Bronchitis Chronic Bronchitis.

ACUTE BRONCHITIS. Acute bronchitis is a shorter illness usually caused by a viral infection it usually lasts for few days or a week. Most people don’t need treatment for acute bronchitis..

CASUS OF ACUTE BRONCHITIS. Normally caused by viruses, typically those that also cause colds and flu. (Rhinovirus, Adenovirus, influenza virus). Can also be caused by bacterial infection (Mycoplasma pneumoniae) Exposure to substances that irritate the lungs, such as tobacco smoke, dust, fumes, vapors, and air pollution..

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE BRONCHTIES.

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Chronic bronchitis is a long term irreversible respiratory illness. Chronic bronchitis is a serious, ongoing illness characterized by a persistent, mucus-producing cough that lasts longer than 3 months out of the year for more than 2 years.. People with chronic bronchitis have varying degrees of breathing difficulties, and symptoms may get better and worse during different parts of the year Chronic bronchitis fills airways with thick mucus. The small hairs that normally move phelgm out of lungs are damaged. That makes patient cough. As the disease goes on, it's harder to breathe.

CASUS OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Repeated irritation and damage to the lung and airway tissue. Smoking is the most common causes of chronic bronchitis. Long-term exposure to air pollution, dust and fumes from the environment· And repeated episodes of acute bronchitis· Underlying disease processes such as asthma and cystic fibrosis.. GERD.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS.. Severe coughing with chest pain. often with mucus. Wheezing (whistling sound produced when airway are partially obstructed). Tightness of chest. Shortness of breath· Sore throat. Nasal congestion. Fever Peripheral oedema Decreased alveolar ventilation(due to mucus plug) Feeling tired. Symptoms may be worst in the winter, when humidity and temperatures drops.

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION. History collection Physical Examination Chest X-rays. Sputum Culture Pulmonary function test (using spirometer). CT scan..

Chest X-ray. In the x-ray it show no evidence of lung infiltrates or consolidation. Occasionally, chest x-ray shows increased interstitial markings consistent with thickening of bronchial walls.

Pulmonary function test (using spirometer). A pulmonary function test (PFT) is a non-invasive breathing test that measures how well your lungs work by checking how much air they can hold, how fast you can move air in and out, and how well they transfer oxygen to your blood. Spirometry Measures the amount of air you can exhale and how quickly you can empty your lungs. You will breathe into a mouthpiece connected to a device that records the data.

SPIROMETRY.

What’s the outlook for bronchitis?. Acute bronchitis usually isn’t serious. While frustrating, you have to wait out the symptoms for a few weeks. If you’re living with a heart condition or another breathing condition, like asthma, it could make your symptoms worse or last longer. Chronic bronchitis can be a serious condition and might mean you have lung damage. While the damage can’t be reversed, your provider can help you manage your symptoms and have fewer flare-ups..

When should I see my healthcare provider about bronchitis?.