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How To Prevent Bronchitis

By Expert Author: Amy Cheung | Article Abstract
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Chronic bronchitis as its title suggests is a permanant condition therefore it is best to stop the Advancement of the lung problem in its early stages. An attack of bronchitis starts as acute bronchitis, it is a woidespread inflammation of airways and usually shows with undermentioned symptoms:

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

- Affected individual gasps for oxygen

- Marked fatigue

- Fever may also seen

- Pain may follow after bouts of prolonged expectoration

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

The first and most important step to do is to recognize the irritant and take measures to avoid it. Contact with irritants like cigarette smoke should be avoided at all costs. Smokers should quit on smoking before the condition deteriorates.

Additional precautionary actions include:

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

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

- Be extra careful during seasonal changes as number of bronchitis attacks increase in this period.

- Be sure to take up a fixed routine of physical activity.

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

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

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

- Start using a humidifier to humidify the mucous so that it can be easily expectorated out.

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

-Use steroidal inhalers breathers if necessary.

- Another preventive measure to follow is limit the
intake of food items that enhance the production of mucous like sugary food items, dairy and fat laden products.

- Also be regular with annual vaccinations against flu.

- Keep good personal cleanliness and always wash hands before any meal.
Amy Cheung

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