Bronchitis Causes

• Bronchitis occurs most often during the cold and flu season, usually coupled with an upper respiratory infection.

• A number of bacteria are also known to cause bronchitis, such as Mycoplasma pneumonia, which causes so-called walking pneumonia.

• Bronchitis also can occur when you inhale irritating fumes or dusts. Chemical solvents and smoke, including tobacco smoke, have been linked to acute bronchitis.

Bronchitis is a respiratory disease in which the mucous membranes of the bronchial passages in the lungs become inflamed.

Acute bronchitis usually comes on quickly and gets better after several weeks.

Chronic bronchitis is defined clinically as a daily cough with production of mucus for at least a 3-month period, two years in a row

If you are a smoker and come down with acute bronchitis, it will be much harder for you to recover.

Approximately 90% of cases of acutebronchitis are viral infections, while 10% are bacterial.

Chronic bronchitis may be caused by one or several factors, but the primary cause is heavy, long-term cigarette smoking.

Know the symptoms of bronchitis.

Home treatment for bronchitis.

Treatment for acute bronchitis may consist of rest, lots of fluids, avoiding smoke and fumes, and medications.

In severe cases of chronic bronchitis, inhaled or oral steroids may be recommended to reduce inflammation.

Simple tips can help you reduce your risk of getting bronchitis.