What is Bronchitis?
This is one serious illness that according to medical experts is termed the "Mount St. Helens of respiratory ills."
How it Starts.
It starts with a few quiet rumblings, some discomfort here and there, a tickle in your throat and then it erupts into that full blown illness called Bronchitis.
Bronchitis is similar to Pnemonia and can only be differentiated through an X-ray.
MOUNT St. HELENS OF ILLS.
Bronchitis is one very terrible illness which starts out with Phlegm emerging from the depth of the lungs thereby causing difficulties to speaking. If not checked, it causes damage to the human respiratory system and subsequently death.
Calling it the Mount St. Helens of ills is not far from the best word to describe it because it slowly takes root from down below and then... ERUPTS!
Tackling and Dealing with Bronchitis.
Bronchitis is not Pneumonia, and although many live with it thinking it is, it isn't this one is more severe and dangerous. The best way to find it out is through an X-ray. When you do diagnose Bronchitis, these few steps will help you tackle and deal with it.
COUGH IT UP.-
Cough it up because that's the only way you can treat Bronchitis because if the lungs are not cleared, it will result in lungs collapse or a more severe Bronchitis and then Pneumonia. One of these illnesses is bad enough, getting them in a team will kill you.
Learn to cough it up and make sure you free the lungs of those nasty mucus and phlegm
GO GET CHECKED UP.-
In this case of managing and treating Bronchitis, please do make it a habit to visit the doctor to get get medical advises and support.
Although Bronchitis caused by viral infections like cold and flu, most is as a result of bacterial infection that goes unchecked. Visiting the doctor will help you identify the disease and also get treated on time. "Visit the doctor to stay well and alive."
NO SMOKING.-
If you are a smoker, please lay off the sticks so your lungs gets less packed filled with those clouds of nicotine. Smoking will not help because as one suffering from Bronchitis, your lungs are already stressed and pained and smoking will not do it any good.
Smokers suffering from Pneumonia or Bronchitis usually suffer from collapsed lungs and that will see them banging on the grave door earlier than envisaged.
GO SPICY.-
Spicy food are known to act as much as expectorants for sufferers of Bronchitis, but then, you should seek permissions from your doctor just in case you suffer from "Gastrointestinal problems."
LIQUID UP.-
Liquid helps lubricate the ins of your throats and lungs. This works every time and you can never take too much liquid.
These are some ways you can sure find relief for Bronchitis and following every laid down step and others as may be prescribed by your doctor will help keep it at bay.
Another way is to keep warm every time and staying away from the cold.
Living is sweet but then it comes with some unwanted ailments that leaves lots of people bedridden and incapable. Visit your doctor often, learning to live right and following the doctor's instructions will help you beat most of these life altering ailments and infections.
Heath is wealth and not the other way round. Live right, exercise right and stay away from the idle addictions that will cause you more pain than gain. Every ailment irrespective of its seriousness or severity has palliative measures and or cure; all you need is identify the trigger points and what you need to do to NOT trigger the pain.
Additional info from High Speed Healing.
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Vitamin C helps our immune system so that no bronchitis or any disease whatsoever that will start in our body will not propagate because we would build our resistance to most of it. I haven't had any issue with my lungs ever since except from my backbone squeezing my internal organs. Other than that no cough or colds for me @ejemai
Yes it does but many don't take it seriously. Good to know that your lungs are healthy and i am sure you will be fine my friend. Cheers, stay healthy and Steem on!
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7,000 Chemicals??? That alone will make one not think of picking up a stick. I just learnt something here and will be researching for future discuss.
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Thank you, @ejemai. I do cough it up when necessary. I also believe that when you have a stomach ailment, you should rather get rid of the problem, and not take anything that stops the runny tummy. Thereby you get rid of the cause, rather than stopping it, so that it won't flare up again. Same with nauseousness. Let it all out!
I am currently suffering from sinusitus, and an ear that won't stop oozing stuff. I do not want to go and visit the doctor. Yes, I am stubborn. I believe it can be healed without a doctor's general antibiotics. Maybe I should see a doctor.
Eish! I smoke...I have seen my father dying of emphysema, and still I cannot quit. Maybe one of these days...
We are in the habit to eat strongly spiced food - lots of herbs AND spices. I am convinced it is the ultimate way to get rid of all kinds of illnesses.
Chicken soup, of course, is the ultimate comfort food when you feel unwell. I believe in its healing qualities, although I think that might be all in the mind. Drinking liquids, that is the way to go. I have all kinds of herbal teas, and I drink at least a liter of sparkling water every day. Most days I drink way more in the summer months. Come winter, maybe less, but then I drink more spiced teas.
Thank you for a great article. I am currently contemplating going to the doctor, but I am still hovering...
Hi @minnaloushe, sorry about the Sinusitus and i will recommend you join the Air-Clinic Discord so that you may be able to keep the discuss with our qualified and friendly medical personnel and enthusiast.
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@ejemai this was fabulously detailed. Thank you sir! i'll definitely keep this information in mind. I totally concur with these;
In my opinion, I think people should get a complete medical check up at least once every year, or preferably once every 6 months...a stitch in time saves nine!
Thanks for reading and also being able to drop some insights.
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I like the soup part as a remedy but then one should consult a doctor. You have done a great job of putting this together.
I heard about Bronchitis but I didn't know what is really Bronchitis, how its start, whats its symptom, how can we prevent it, after reading your post , I have learned a lot aboutBronchitis .
I never bored while i am reading your post. You know how to present a difficult subject in simple & interesting way. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this information, it will help a lots of people to maintain their health & stay fit. Thanks again for taking the time to post this information & stay fit.
Thanks for stopping and I am sure you will be able to advice others about this topic.
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Health awareness, let me quickly add that check up should be done periodically by all. More awareness is needed in this aspect, many people believe that you only need to visit the hospital when you're I'll, nothing could be more wrong than this. At least, we take care of our vehicles, service them else they get spoilt. Same thing applies to man, please I know you're strong, healthy but still get a doctor.
Prevention is better than CURE
Hospital visit should be done by everyone and encouraged as a matter of urgency. Prevention sure is better than cure no matter how expensive or well planned out.
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After reading this now I am fully aware of this disease, happened to someone around me but was called something different (a native Yoruba name). Posts like this further shows why we shouldn’t stop reading up on health issues , knowing we live in a society where we don’t pay attention to our health and treat everything with negligence . Thank you for educating
Glad you read through and got something off of this article.
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loud and clear sir! thank you sir
Thanks.
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Thanks for sharing, at least i now know some of the symptoms, ill surely take to your advice and check in with my doctor whenever i feel i should not minding what anybody would say. Once again ,thank you
Thanks for reading.
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The importance of seeing a doctor and getting diagnosed cannot be over emphasised. Sometimes we self diagnose on Google and place ourselves on the wrong course of treatment. We must allow doctors to do what they are trained to do.
Self medication is definitely wrong and we all are guilty of this. Looking at the way people are getting broken means we need to take our health seriously.
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As a medical student, when I was thought bronchitis, I didn't take it serious, I thought, well, since the bronchioles were just contaminated, they could be discontaminated.
It is good you are a medical student and you will be able to make the world a better place with your trade. Bronchitis is serious and should be handled well.
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Thanks, it is my dream to come up various needed antidote for many diseases in the world. Thanks again and remember health is wealth
its really good article. everyone needs to follow this. very helpful for everyone. health is wealth so everyone must be care their health.
This is lovely explanatory really gain from it thanks for this sir
Thanks for the nice tips in tacking bronchitis, it is sure to save many lives.
This is a kind of disease which is i heard about long ago.I knew that smoking is one of the main reason for this disease.But now i can see there is some other reason of this disease.I feel a nit strange that this cough factor,some times i do that.But you have shown some way to fight with it in our country we use a lots of spice in our food so that can be helpful for us.Thank's for the post.@resteemed
Illness here and there... First time of this... Thanks for that exposure
Oh my word.
I thought bronchitis was just like normal cough o....
Well really, no illness can be classified as normal though...
But thanks for the eye opener.... @ejemai
Apparently, I had always been misinformed.....
It sounds and feels like normal cough, but it isn't so whenever you feel the symptoms, visit the doctor to get checked so you now what is what.
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Thank you so much for the exposition sir....
Taken and noted...
And yes.. Would definitely keep on steeming..
It's really necessary we see the doctor whenever we observe anything amiss in our system. Such deadly disease can be seen as minor and then lead to death due to lack of knowledge.
Thanks a lot sir for sharing.
this is 100% true exercise right and stay away from the idle addictions that will cause you more pain than gain. all peoples ahould be follow this article. you writging very well. best wishes for you & waiting for your next article.
Its been a while here.... And i know i have surely been educated
Health is indeed wealth. Getting a check up even when we are not suffering from any ailment is also a good idea.
Bronchitis never had of this before thanks for the infor sir
Thanks for sharing biological matter it helpful everybody
Thanks for this write-up, very much informative
Great ejemai thanks for bringing this to us in steemit really love this
Illness here and there... First time of hearing this... Thanks for that exposure
This is very informative. You are indeed a beacon.
Now i know this fact ,
Bronchitis is one serious illness that according to medical experts is termed the "Mount St. Helens of respiratory ills."
Hmmn
health is indeed is wealth, only few know about his among which I'm inclusive. I've never regretted reading your post because anytime I read, I add to my knowledge.
bronchitis
Thanks.
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It's the first time I hear that bronchitis can be named as "Mount St. Helens of respiratory ills." Interesting. :)
I had Pneumonia in primary school for two weeks and it was crazy. You feel hot and then you feel cold (that exchanges many times). You want light in your room and then you want darkness (that also exchanges many times). Well, that is how I felt among other things.
Wao, that must have been really hard. Glad you lived through it and do not have it now. I too was intrigued when I saw it was being referred to by that name.
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For every ailment, what I need is to identify the trigger points and what to do, not to trigger the pain. I've learnt something new this afternoon, it worth reading and sharing for others to get informed. @ejamai, you are awesome
Yes, it is important knowing the trigger points and also being able to trigger quick response.
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I'm blessed to have read this. There is a lot to learn from it. God bless you for sharing
Thanks for the piece.
Yea, bronchitis bears some resemblance with pneumonia, but is it in any way similar to asthma too?
Helpful post
Thanks for sharing
Thanks @ejemai
health related post ...its helpful for our health
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Thanks a lot for your information about bronchiolitis
helpful post for us
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wow thank u so much @ejemai sir for most important educative post respiratory disease bronchitis... it is the important for specailly smoker people who r the most affected in this disease..other cause is respirator visus such infulenze,parainfluenzae, RSV, staphylococus etc...
Vit c is the most importanr role in this inflammatory disease...
others anti inflamatory drugs most imotant role, antibiotics amoxicillin is the drug of choice..
thanks sir for informaative & educative post.
bronchitis its good post for us
Thanks @ejemai
...oh my God...from evertthing you said,my case is Bronchitis. I would not have known that it is what i am dealling with right.
I will try what you adviced sir. Thanks a billion times sir. Its your boy @mrxplicit from Enugu.
Thanks for the great article. I didn't know that spicy meals can help the Bronchitis conditions.
muy buena forma de explicar dicha enfermedad te invito a leer mis post !
Yes Bronchitis is terrible! feel sorry for anyone who has this
Naturally, I would ever thought a shot of hot drink will clear it. But you already say, no alcohol.