bronchitis vs asthma

bronchitis vs asthma

by Batîr Livia, M2121

causes

caused by a virus, less often by a bacteria

exposure to allergens or irritants such as cigarette smoke, chemicals, mold, dust, or other substances commonly found in the person's environment (e.g. home or work place) might trigger the first asthma symptoms in an adult

SYMPTOMS

-Cough. -Production of mucus (sputum). -Fatigue. -Shortness of breath. -Slight fever and chills.

-Shortness of breath. -Chest tightness or pain. -Wheezing when exhaling, which is a common sign of asthma in children. -Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing. -Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu.

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RISK FACTORS

The most common risk factors for developing asthma is having a parent with asthma, having a severe respiratory infection as a child, having an allergic condition, or being exposed to certain chemical irritants or industrial dusts in the workplace.

-Smoking; -Childhood respiratory disease;-Family history of lung disease;-Exposure to pollutants;-Asthma;-Allergies;-Older people.

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treatment

Can be easily treated at home with rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and plenty of fluids. You only need to see a GP if your symptoms are severe or unusual.

1. Long-term asthma control medications, generally taken daily, are the cornerstone of asthma treatment. 2. Quick-relief (rescue) medications are used as needed for rapid, short-term symptom relief during an asthma attack. 3. Allergy medications may help if your asthma is triggered or worsened by allergies.

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complications

-Severe shortness of breath;-COPD;-Respiratory failure;-An increased mortality rate.

-Signs and symptoms that interfere with sleep, work and other activities;-Sick days from work or school during asthma flare-ups;-A permanent narrowing of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs (bronchial tubes), which affects how well you can breathe.

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