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Title: Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis


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Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis
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  • Symptoms include persistent cough without or with
    upper respiratory symptoms
  • . Most case are caused by viruses including
    influenza, RSV, and adenovirus.

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  • Other causes include bacteria infection, smoke or
    dust allergy or asthma.
  • Other causes include bacteria infection, smoke or
    dust allergy or asthma.

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  • 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.

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  • For influenza, anti viral medication is useful if
    started within 48 hours.
  • For simple uncomplicated acute bronchitis,
    treatment options don't include antibiotics.  

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • Expect signs of acute bronchitis to last from 1-3
    weeks.
  • In case you've any questions or difficulties,
    seek medical help.

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  • This article is originally appeared on-
  • http//physical-health-tips.blogspot.com/2017/02/a
    cute-asthmatic-bronchitis.html
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