tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83832231015866237332024-03-19T02:09:19.212-07:00Dr Sujeet RajanDr Sujeet Rajanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296346166212962420noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383223101586623733.post-3710431842803954122020-05-08T22:20:00.000-07:002020-05-08T22:20:00.200-07:00Lug Fibrosis ILD Video in Hindi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #44546a; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><u>My team and I want to assure you that we will be doing our very best to assist you in these difficult times</u></span><span style="color: #44546a; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><u>.</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I would also appeal to everyone to stay safe and educate oneself with the coronavirus Covid 19 disease prevailing now. I have provided the links to some good websites now.</span><span style="color: #44546a; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">(1) All appointments booked will be called and screened before re-confirming the need/urgency. I can see the patients at Bhatia/Bombay Hospital clinic</span><span style="color: #44546a; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: #44546a; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">to the extent the hospitals permit</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">(4)</span><span style="color: #44546a; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">V</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ideo/phone consults</span><span style="color: #44546a; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: #44546a; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">can be done,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">but need to be scheduled with Sheetal on 9819279795 (Bombay Hospital) or Vasudev Prabhu on 9969781113 (Bhatia Hospital), in advance. </span><span style="color: #44546a; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: #44546a; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Charges as</span><span style="color: #44546a; margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">applicable will be through UPI Bhim App - 9820191302@upi</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">(1) </span><a href="https://www.mohfw.gov.in/" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="color: purple; margin: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.mohfw.gov.in/</span></a></div>
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If you snore regularly and experience constant daytime sleepiness, you may have a condition called “sleep apnea.” Although it is as widespread as asthma and diabetes, sleep apnea often remains undiagnosed—a “hidden epidemic.”<br />
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This checklist can help you identify some of the other signs of sleep apnea:</h4>
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<li>Has your partner noticed that you gasp or stop breathing during sleep?</li>
<li>Do you often wake up feeling unrefreshed?</li>
<li>Do you sometimes feel excessively sleepy during the day?</li>
<li>Have your energy and motivation levels decreased?</li>
<li>Do you find it difficult to concentrate?</li>
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If you answer ‘yes” to any of these questions, you may be at greater risk from sleep apnea.</h4>
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<li>Are you overweight?</li>
<li>Are you a heavy snorer?</li>
<li>Does anyone else in your family have a history of snoring and sleep apnea.</li>
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Did you know that sleep apnea is associated with serious health conditions?</h4>
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<li>Do you suffer from high blood pressure? </li>
<li>Have you suffered a stroke or heart attack disease?</li>
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What exactly is sleep apnea?</h4>
Normally, the muscles that control the upper airway relax during sleep. If they relax too much, the upper airway becomes narrow and some people begin to snore. If the airway becomes too narrow, this may cause breathing difficulties, Sometimes, the airway becomes completely blocked and the person temporarily stops breathing, experiencing an ‘obstructive apnea.” This can last for ten seconds or more, it may happen frequently—even several hundred times a night.<br />
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If you have this condition, every time an apnea occurs, you struggle to breathe, placing stress on your brain and heart. Night after night, your sleep is disrupted. You experience the kind of tiredness that affects the quality of your life, work, and relationships. Your partner may hear the tell-tale signs of sleep apnea while you sleep—snoring followed by a period of silence, and then, perhaps, a loud snort or a gasp as you resume breathing.<br />
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Serious risks to your health</h4>
Recent research shows that snoring and sleep apnea are associated with many serious conditions. Left untreated, they are a contributed risk factor in high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression.<br />
More than 35% people with sleep apnea suffer from high blood pressure, increasing their risk of heart disease.<br />
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Significantly, 83% people who continue to suffer from high blood pressure despite taking three or more drugs, also have a sleep apnea.<br />
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<li>Almost 70% of people who have stroke have sleep apnea.</li>
<li>A person with sleep apnea is a seven times more likely to have a car accident</li>
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Can this be treated? How?</h4>
When sleep apnoea and snoring are not severe then simple approaches can help. Losing some weight, not drinking alcohol after 6.00 pm (alcohol relaxes the upper airway muscles even more), keeping the nose as clear as possible, and sleeping on one’s side or semi-propped up can all help. When snoring is very objectionable, with the individual and his or her partner desperate for a solution, then an operation on the back of the throat may help — but this is a last resort and should only be done when a sleep study has shown snoring alone with very little or no, sleep apnoea.<br />
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The only really effective treatment currently used for bad sleep apnoea is nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nasal CPAP). Because the inside of the throat narrows, it can be held open by slightly pressurized air To deliver this sir a mask is worn during sleep just over the nose and connected to a small, quiet pump beside the bed Breathing is then able to return to normal during sleep with the air gently blowing through the nose, holding open the throat.<br />
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This treatment doesn’t involve drugs or surgery and helps hundreds and thousands of people all over the world to enjoy healthier sleep and a healthier life.<br />
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Do you think you might have a sleep apnea?</h4>
Take the Epworth sleepiness test consult your physician.<br />
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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale</h4>
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times.<br />
Even if you haven’t done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have effected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:<br />
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0= would never doze<br />
1=slight chance of dozing<br />
2=moderate chance of dozing<br />
3=high chances of dozing<br />
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The higher the score, the greater the chances of diagnosis of Sleep Apnea. This test is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis and treatment management –if you have any concerns regarding your health, do seek professional medical advice.<br />
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Asthma and pneumonia</h2>
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Some symptoms of asthma and pneumonia are similar, such as
shortness of breath, cough, and an increase in pulse and respiratory
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Asthma is a chronic condition. You can manage its symptoms, but it’s not curable.</li>
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An infection causes pneumonia. It’s curable.</li>
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Asthma and pneumonia are diseases that affect the lungs. <br />
Asthma is a chronic condition. It causes periodic
inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It’s not curable, but you can
effectively manage it, and it can even improve over time.<br />
Pneumonia is a lung infection. It can occur in part of a
lung or in both lungs. It causes inflammation of the air sacs. It can also
cause your lungs to fill with fluid. It’s possible to treat and cure pneumonia.
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Although their symptoms are similar, asthma and pneumonia
are distinct diseases that require different treatment approaches.</div>
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People who have chronic respiratory conditions like asthma
may be at higher risk of developing pneumonia. <br />
If you have asthma and get influenza, your symptoms may be
worse. People who have asthma and the flu are more likely to get pneumonia than
those who don’t have asthma.<br />
One of the treatments for asthma is inhaled corticosteroids.
These medications may increase the risk of respiratory infections and
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Asthma and pneumonia both cause:<br />
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<li>shortness of breath</li>
<li>a cough</li>
<li>an increase in pulse rate</li>
<li>an increase in respiratory rate</li>
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But there are significant differences, too.<br />
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Symptoms of asthma</h3>
Asthma flare-ups can include coughing, tightness of the
chest, and wheezing. If it progresses, it can speed up breathing and pulse rates.
Decreased lung function can make it difficult to breathe. You may hear a
high-pitched whistling sound when you breathe.<br />
Symptoms range from mild to severe. Asthma symptoms can last
a few minutes to many hours. There may be few symptoms between exacerbations. <br />
Possible triggers of asthma symptoms include: <br />
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<li>allergens such as pollen, mold, and pet dander</li>
<li>chemical fumes</li>
<li>air pollution</li>
<li>smoke</li>
<li>exercise</li>
<li>cold and dry weather </li>
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Asthma may be more difficult to control if you have other
chronic health problems. The risk of an acute attack is higher if you get a cold,
the flu, or other respiratory infection.<br />
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Symptoms of pneumonia</h3>
The symptoms of pneumonia can be mild at first. You might
think you have the common cold. As the infection takes hold, your cough may be
accompanied by green, yellow, or bloody mucus. <br />
Other symptoms include:<br />
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<li>a fever</li>
<li>a headache</li>
<li>clammy skin</li>
<li>a loss of appetite </li>
<li>tiredness </li>
<li>shortness of breath </li>
<li>chest pain that worsens when you breathe or
cough</li>
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Pneumonia can be viral or bacterial. Viral pneumonia
symptoms start out similar to those of the flu and include fever, muscle pain,
and dry cough. As it progresses, the cough gets worse and you may produce mucus.
Shortness of breath and fever can follow.<br />
If you have bacterial pneumonia, your temperature could go
as high as 105°F. Such a high fever can lead to confusion and delirium. Your
pulse and breathing rates may rise. Your nail beds and lips may turn blue due
to lack of oxygen.</div>
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Researchers aren’t sure exactly what causes asthma. There
may be an inherited tendency to develop asthma. There may also be environmental
factors.<br />
Pneumonia can be caused by a variety of things, such as:<br />
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<li>viruses, including the flu virus</li>
<li>bacteria</li>
<li>mycoplasmas</li>
<li>fungi</li>
<li>other infectious agents</li>
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Anyone can get asthma. Most people start to have symptoms
during childhood. The risk factors for asthma include:<br />
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<li>a family history of asthma</li>
<li>a personal history of respiratory infections or
allergies</li>
<li>exposure to airborne allergens, chemicals, or
smoke</li>
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Anyone can get pneumonia, too. Having asthma may increase
your risk for developing pneumonia. Smoking can also increase your risk of
pneumonia. Other risk factors include having:<br />
<ul>
<li>recently had a respiratory infection, such as a cold
or the flu</li>
<li>a chronic lung disease</li>
<li>heart disease</li>
<li>diabetes</li>
<li>liver disease</li>
<li>cerebral palsy </li>
<li>a neurological condition that affects swallowing</li>
<li>a weakened immune system</li>
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If you have the symptoms of asthma, your doctor will want a complete
medical history. A physical exam will include inspecting your nose, throat, and
airways. <br />
Your doctor will use a stethoscope to listen to your lungs
as you breathe. A whistling sound is a sign of asthma. You may also be asked to
breathe into a spirometer to test your lung function. They may also perform
allergy tests.<br />
If your symptoms point toward pneumonia, your doctor will
probably start by listening to your lungs. One of the hallmarks of pneumonia is
that your lungs make a crackling sound when you breathe. In most cases, a chest
X-ray can confirm the diagnosis. If necessary, a CT chest scan can get a more
detailed look at lung function.<br />
You may also need blood work to make sure you’re getting
enough oxygen and to get a count of your white blood cells. Checking your mucus
can help your doctor determine what type of pneumonia you have.</div>
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Asthma requires both short-term treatment and long-term management.
In most cases, doctors can treat and cure pneumonia within a short time.<br />
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Treating asthma</h3>
Asthma is a chronic disease that requires ongoing management.
You should get treatment for symptom flare-ups quickly. An acute asthma attack
is a life-threatening medical emergency. <br />
If you can identify symptom triggers, you can try to avoid
them. Allergy medications may also help.<br />
You can also check your lung function with a handheld peak
flow meter. When symptoms flare up, you can use inhaled beta-2 agonists or
anticholinergics to expand your airways.<br />
If you have severe asthma, you may need to use daily
medications to prevent attacks. These may include inhaled or oral
corticosteroids, long-term beta-2 agonists, or sublingual tablets, which are a
type of immunotherapy.<br />
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Treating pneumonia</h3>
If you’re in good overall health, home treatment may be all
that’s necessary. Home care should include getting plenty of rest, drinking lots
of fluids to loosen phlegm, and using over-the-counter medications, such as
aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen, to control fever. However, you shouldn’t give
aspirin to children.<br />
Coughing can be exhausting, but it’s how your body purges
infection. Ask your doctor before taking cough medicine.<br />
Your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication for viral
pneumonia or antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia. <br />
Treatment can be complicated if you have other health
problems, are under age 5, or are over age 65. People with severe pneumonia may
require hospitalization. You may need to receive:<br />
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<li>intravenous fluids</li>
<li>antibiotics</li>
<li>medication for chest pain</li>
<li>oxygen therapy or other assistance with
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It’s possible to monitor and successfully manage asthma.
Most people with asthma live full, active lives.<br />
It takes from one to three weeks to fully recover from
pneumonia. It can take much longer if you’re not in good overall health.<br />
In severe cases, or without treatment, both conditions can
be life-threatening.</div>
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Asthma isn’t preventable. Good disease management can cut
down on asthma attacks, however.<br />
You can get a vaccination for a type of bacterial pneumonia
called pneumococcal pneumonia. Doctors recommend this vaccine for certain
people at risk of developing the disease. Ask your doctor if you should get the
vaccine. <br />
You can also reduce your risk of getting pneumonia by:<br />
<ul>
<li>washing your hands regularly to help reduce the
spread of germs</li>
<li>not smoking because tobacco use can make it more
difficult for your lungs to fight off infection</li>
<li>maintaining a healthy diet</li>
<li>staying active</li>
<li>practicing good sleep hygiene to help your body
recover more quickly if you’re sick</li>
<li>managing your symptoms closely if you have
severe asthma</li>
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Asthma is a chronic
disease affecting the air passages in the lungs. Actual causes of asthma are
not known. However, asthma experts believe that a combination of genetic and
environmental factors can cause asthma or at least make a person sensitive to
asthma triggers. Family history, childhood viral infections, and early allergen
exposure may be factors.<br />
However, no one
really knows why some people are affected by asthma and others are not.
Allergies often are associated with asthma. But not all people with allergies have
asthma. While asthma causes are not known, doctors have identified main causes
of asthma symptoms.<br />
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If you have asthma,
the lining of your airways are inflamed. This inflammation makes the air
passages particularly sensitive to irritants and asthma triggers. The inflammation
may narrow the air passages and makes it difficult for air to pass through the
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To further
complicate things, when the airways come into contact with certain asthma
triggers, the muscles around the airways tighten. This causes the air passages
to become even narrower and gives you a tight feeling in the chest, like a rope
is being tightened around it. Mucus can get lodged in the narrowed airways,
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The triggers that
cause the inflammation and airway constriction can vary in different people. When
the airway comes in contact with one of many asthma triggers, it becomes
inflamed, constricts, and fills with mucus. The lining of the airway may swell,
causing the airway to narrow.<br />
Asthma triggers
include:<br />
<ul>
<li>pollen</li>
<li>dust
mites, cockroaches</li>
<li>mold</li>
<li>pet
hair or dander</li>
<li>changes
in weather (especially cold air)</li>
<li>respiratory
infections (such as the common cold)</li>
<li>tobacco
smoke</li>
<li>stress
and strong emotions</li>
<li>exercise
and physical activity</li>
<li>allergic
reaction to food or sulfites (food preservatives)</li>
<li>heartburn/acid
reflux</li>
<li>certain
medications (aspirin, beta blockers)</li>
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<li>
If you have symptoms of bronchitis, use caution when exercising
in extreme weather. High humidity or extreme heat or cold can make it
more difficult to breathe.</li>
<li>
Work with your doctor to come up with a safe exercise plan if
you have chronic bronchitis. If you have acute bronchitis, you should be
able to exercise once your symptoms begin to improve.</li>
<li>
When resuming exercise, take regular breaks and pay attention to
your body. Symptoms to watch out for include trouble breathing,
wheezing, chest pain, or dizziness.</li>
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If you have
acute bronchitis, a temporary condition, resting may be the best thing for you.
If you have chronic bronchitis, a long-term condition, you may want to establish
a go-to exercise program to count on for life. <br />
<br />
Acute bronchitis
is an infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. These tubes carry
air to your lungs, so the infection can make it hard to breathe. Other symptoms
include: <br />
<ul>
<li>dry or phlegmy cough</li>
<li>chest pain</li>
<li>fatigue</li>
<li>shortness of breath</li>
</ul>
Acute
bronchitis typically lasts from three to 10 days. It usually resolves without the
need for antibiotics. However, you may have a lingering dry cough for several
weeks due to the inflammation. For most people, acute bronchitis isn’t serious.
For people with compromised immune systems, small children, and the elderly,
bronchitis can cause complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure. It
may also become serious if you haven’t been immunized against pneumonia, pertussis
(whooping cough), or the flu. If acute bronchitis recurs repeatedly, it may turn
into chronic bronchitis.<br />
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Chronic
bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has
the same symptoms as acute bronchitis, but can last for much longer, typically
around three months. You may also experience recurrences of chronic bronchitis.
These can last for two years or longer. Chronic bronchitis can be caused by
smoking cigarettes. Environmental toxins, such as air pollution, can also be a
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Whether you
have acute or chronic bronchitis, you can benefit from exercise. Determining
when to push yourself and when to rest is important. <br />
If you come
down with acute bronchitis, your body will need to rest so that you can
recover. You should hold off on exercise while you’re symptomatic, typically
for three to 10 days. You may continue to have a dry cough for several weeks.
You can exercise with this dry cough, but vigorous aerobics like running or
dancing may be difficult.<br />
Once your
symptoms begin to improve, you can start exercising again. You may need to go
slowly at first. Begin with low-impact cardiovascular workouts, such as
swimming or walking. You can build up to longer, more intense workouts over
several weeks. <br />
If you practice
yoga, you may have trouble maintaining certain poses at first. Inverted poses can
bring up phlegm and cause you to cough. Start out with gentle poses, such as child’s
pose and mountain pose. <br />
If you have
chronic bronchitis, exercising may seem challenging, but it can ultimately improve
your overall health and quality of life. Breathing techniques, such as pursed-lip
breathing, can help you breathe deeply and exercise longer. Pursed-lip
breathing slows down your breathing, allowing you to take in more oxygen. To practice
this technique, breathe in through your nose with a closed mouth. Then breathe
out through pursed lips.<br />
When
planning your workouts, keep an eye on the weather. Weather extremes such as
heatwaves, frigid temperatures, or high humidity can make it harder to breathe
and may aggravate a lingering cough. If you have allergies, you may need to
avoid high-pollen days. You may choose to exercise indoors when outside
conditions aren’t ideal. </div>
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Regular
exercise can help you feel better, both physically and mentally. The many
benefits of exercise include:<br />
<ul>
<li>increased energy </li>
<li>stronger bones</li>
<li>improved blood circulation </li>
<li>lower blood pressure</li>
<li>reduced body fat</li>
<li>reduced stress</li>
</ul>
After a bout
of acute bronchitis, exercise can support your recovery and help you regain
strength. If you have chronic bronchitis, exercise can help improve your chronic
symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Exercise can also help
strengthen the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which support respiration. Cardiovascular
exercise including swimming, walking, and running help your body use oxygen
more efficiently and make breathing easier over time. </div>
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Physical
exertion can sometimes exacerbate bronchitis symptoms. Stop exercising and rest
if you experience: <br />
<ul>
<li>shortness of breath</li>
<li>dizziness</li>
<li>chest pain</li>
<li>wheezing</li>
</ul>
If your
symptoms continue, contact your doctor. Let them know what type of exercise you
were doing when the symptoms occurred. You may be able to alleviate
exercise-related complications by modifying the type or duration of your workout.
<br />
For example,
if you’re a runner with chronic bronchitis, you may need to reduce your mileage
and take precautions before a run. These may include using a humidifier to
relax your bronchial tubes or practicing pursed-lip breathing prior to and
during a run. Alternating between running and walking in three-to-five minute
intervals may also help. </div>
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If you have chronic bronchitis, talk to your
doctor before starting an exercise program. They can help you determine how
much exercise to do each week, which types are right for you, and how to
schedule your exercise around medication use. <br />
Your doctor
can also monitor your progress to help you reach your exercise goals without
overdoing it. One way to do this is by using the Borg rating of perceived
exertion (RPE) scale. This is a scale you can use to measure your exertion
level during exercise. The scale is based on your own level of exertion. For
example, walking a mile at a speed of 20 miles per hour (mph) may be a nine on
your exertion scale, but it could be a 13 on a friend’s scale. <br />
<b>Borg rating of perceived exertion
scale</b><br />
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<tr><td class="topHeader ">Exertion rating </td><td class="topHeader">Level of exertion</td></tr>
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<tr><td>7.5-8</td><td>extremely light exertion</td></tr>
<tr><td>9-10</td><td>very light</td></tr>
<tr><td>11-12</td><td>light</td></tr>
<tr><td>13-14</td><td>somewhat hard</td></tr>
<tr><td>15-16</td><td>heavy </td></tr>
<tr><td>17-18</td><td>very heavy or hard</td></tr>
<tr><td>19</td><td>extremely hard</td></tr>
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Your doctor
may also recommend trying pulmonary rehabilitation with a respiratory therapist
who can show you how to better manage your breathing. This may help you
exercise more without becoming winded or short of breath. </div>
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Exercise is
good for your cardiovascular health, and can also be beneficial for your lungs.
If you have bronchitis, you may need to take a short break from exercise. Once
your symptoms begin to improve, you should be able to resume exercising. When
exercising, remember to:<br />
<ul>
<li>start slow</li>
<li>monitor your symptoms</li>
<li>work with your doctor</li>
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If you’ve
had bronchitis, it’s important to start slow when returning to or starting an
exercise program. <br />
<ul>
<li>Listen to your body and take breaks
when you need them. </li>
<li>Start small with exercises like
stretching and low-impact cardiovascular workouts such as walking. </li>
<li>If you’re doing aerobics or another
strenuous form of cardiovascular exercise, warm up first and cool down
afterward. This will help you control and regulate your breathing, and also
stretch out tight muscles. </li>
<li>Give yourself time and work up to
realistic goals. Even after symptoms go away, your body will still need to
recover.</li>
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What is acute bronchitis?</h2>
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Your bronchial tubes are responsible for delivering air to your
lungs. When these tubes become inflamed, mucus can build up. The
coughing and shortness of breath this causes is known as bronchitis.
Acute bronchitis usually occurs due to a viral chest infection. Several
types of viruses can cause it. Approximately 5 percent of adults report
having acute bronchitis annually, and acute bronchitis is the ninth most
common reason why adults visit their doctors.<br />
<br />
It’s important to
distinguish acute bronchitis from chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis
usually lasts less than 10 days. However, the coughing can continue for
several weeks while the inflammation is clearing. Chronic bronchitis, on
the other hand, can last for several weeks and usually comes back. This
is more common in people with asthma or emphysema.<br />
<br />
Acute bronchitis could be contagious if the virus that causes it is contagious.<br />
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Symptoms of acute bronchitis</h2>
Symptoms<br />
<br />
The symptoms of acute bronchitis aren’t specific. They mimic symptoms of other conditions, such as:<br />
<br />
chronic cough<br />
chronic bronchitis<br />
postnasal drip<br />
pneumonia<br />
<br />
Therefore, acute bronchitis must always be diagnosed by a doctor.<br />
<br />
Common symptoms of acute bronchitis include:<br />
<br />
a cough, which may continue beyond 10 days and contain clear or colored mucus<br />
shortness of breath<br />
wheezing<br />
a low-grade fever or a high fever may be an indication of a secondary infection such as pneumonia<br />
chest pain<br />
chest tightness<br />
a sore throat from persistent coughing<br />
<br />
Children with acute bronchitis may experience:<br />
<br />
a runny nose<br />
chills<br />
back pain<br />
muscle pain<br />
a sore throat<br />
<br />
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor:<br />
<br />
unexplained weight loss<br />
a deep, barking cough<br />
difficulty breathing<br />
chest pain<br />
a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher<br />
a cough that last more than 10 days<br />
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Causes of acute bronchitis</h2>
Causes<br />
<br />
The most common cause of acute bronchitis is a lower
respiratory viral infection. Both the common cold and influenza can lead
to acute bronchitis. In rare cases, the bacterium that causes whooping
cough can also cause acute bronchitis. This bacterium is called
Bordetella pertussis.<br />
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Risk factors for acute bronchitis</h2>
Risk Factors<br />
<br />
While anyone can develop acute bronchitis, certain risk factors can make you more likely to get it.<br />
<br />
Risk factors for acute bronchitis include:<br />
<br />
inhaling cigarette smoke, including secondhand smoke<br />
having low resistance to illnesses, which occurs in older adults, the
very young, and those who have otherwise weakened immune systems<br />
having gastric reflux<br />
being frequently exposed to irritants, including dust or chemical fumes<br />
<br />
Older
adults and those who are immunocompromised should take special care to
avoid infectious illnesses and adopt preventive measures, like regular
hand-washing, as they’re highly susceptible to developing acute
bronchitis.<br />
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Diagnosing acute bronchitis</h2>
Diagnosis<br />
<br />
In many cases, acute bronchitis will go away without
treatment. A physical examination may be the only thing your doctor
needs to do to diagnose your condition. During the physical exam, your
doctor will listen to your lungs as you breathe. They’ll also you ask
about coughing, at night, whether your cough produces mucus, or whether
you have other problems breathing. They may also ask about recent colds
or viruses.<br />
<br />
Blood tests, X-rays, or cultures usually aren’t
necessary. However, if your doctor is uncertain about your diagnosis,
they may suggest additional testing. Tests might also be necessary if
your doctor thinks you have a secondary infection.<br />
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Treatment of acute bronchitis</h2>
Treatment<br />
<br />
You may think you need antibiotics to treat your
bronchitis. However, antibiotics cannot treat viral bronchitis or any
viral infection.<br />
<br />
Only rarely can prescription medications treat
the cause of viral bronchitis. However, certain home remedies can
relieve the symptoms:<br />
<br />
Over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, and naproxen, may soothe your sore throat.<br />
Humidifiers create moisture in the air you breathe. This can help
loosen mucus in your nasal passages and chest, making it easier to
breathe.<br />
Drinking plenty of liquids, such as water or tea, can
help thin out mucus. This makes it easier to cough it up or blow it out
through your nose.<br />
Ginger, which can easily be mixed with tea or
hot water, is a natural anti-inflammatory that can relieve irritated and
inflamed bronchial tubes.<br />
Consuming honey can help soothe your
cough. Honey also soothes your throat and provides antiviral and
antibacterial properties. <br />
<br />
Although prescriptions are not
normally used for acute bronchitis, talk to your doctor if you are
wheezing or having trouble breathing. They can prescribe inhaled
medication to open your airways.<br />
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Acute bronchitis in children</h2>
children<br />
<br />
Like those who are older and those who have compromised
immune systems, children are also more likely to develop acute
bronchitis than the average adult.<br />
<br />
This is partially due to risk factors specific to them, which may include:<br />
<br />
increased exposure to viruses (they spread through schools like
wildfire, increasing the odds that your child could catch a cold that
could give them acute bronchitis)<br />
asthma (if your child has asthma, they are more likely to develop acute bronchitis)<br />
breathing in debris, including dust<br />
<br />
Symptoms that children with acute bronchitis will be likely to have include:<br />
<br />
a fever<br />
fatigue<br />
body aches<br />
shortness of breath<br />
wheezing<br />
soreness or a feeling of tightness in the chest<br />
a cough, which may bring up white, yellow, or green mucus<br />
<br />
Acute
bronchitis treatment for children may be different than treatment plans
prescribed to adults. Most treatment will be focused on relieving
symptoms the child is experiencing. Treatments include:<br />
<br />
acetaminophen, for a fever and aches<br />
decongestants<br />
increased fluid intake<br />
<br />
You
shouldn’t give OTC medications to children younger than 6 years old
without a doctor’s approval. You shouldn’t give them cough medications
without a doctor’s approval either, as they may not be safe.<br />
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Prognosis for people with acute bronchitis</h2>
Outlook<br />
<br />
The symptoms of acute bronchitis usually clear up within a
few weeks. Occasionally, secondary infections can make it take longer
to heal.<br />
<br />
Acute bronchitis rarely has long-term health implications.<br />
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Preventing acute bronchitis</h2>
Prevention<br />
<br />
When you’re around people with acute bronchitis, avoid
touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. These body parts are very
susceptible to infection. You should also practice good hygiene. Wash
your hands regularly and thoroughly, particularly during cold season.
This can help you avoid viral infections.<br />
<br />
If you’re frequently
exposed to dust, chemical fumes, or other pollution that could increase
your change of developing acute bronchitis, limit exposure as much as
possible. Wear a mask if necessary to prevent inhaling debris.<br />
<br />
Make sure that you’re well-rested, as this can help fight off infections that can lead to bronchitis.<br />
<br />
In addition to these prevention methods, you can also make several lifestyle changes to prevent bronchitis. These include:<br />
<br />
stopping smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke<br />
eating a healthy diet, which can keep your body as healthy as possible<br />
avoiding sharing glasses or eating utensils<br />
washing your hands consistently before eating or touching your face<br />
<br />
There’s
no way to completely prevent acute bronchitis because it has a variety
of causes. You can help decrease your risk by getting the pneumonia
vaccine, PPSV23, and the whooping cough vaccine. Getting a yearly flu
shot can also help prevent acute bronchitis.</div>
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