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1. What is bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a condition in which there is inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes of the lungs i.e. airways. It can be acute or chronic, and is often caused by a viral respiratory infection and smoking.
2. What symptoms will I develop if I have bronchitis?
Signs and symptoms of bronchitis include
- Mucus production, cough
- Fever, chills
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue, chest discomfort, headache, bodyache
3. How will I know if I am at the risk of developing bronchitis?
Risk factors for developing bronchitis are
- smoking
- gastroesophageal reflux (acid reflux)
- occupational exposure like asbestos, chemical fumes
- decreased immune function conditions, infants, old age
4. How can bronchitis be prevented?
Bronchitis can be prevented by number of measures like
- Avoid lung irritants
- Avoid smoking
- Vaccines like pneumonia, flu vaccine
- Proper hand hygiene
5. What are the complications of bronchitis?
Bronchitis if not treated properly can lead to various complications like pneumonia and respiratory failure. Other complications include
- severe dyspnea
- emphysema
- chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- pneumothorax, polycythemia
- death
Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
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Dr. Pramod Jhawar | 55% | 8 | 35 | 1200 |
Dr. Salil Bhargava | 96% | 13 | 33 | 500 |
Dr. Gaurav Gupta | 85% | 13 | 13 | 400 |
Dr. Nagin Jain | 100% | 2 | 28 | 200 |
Dr. Suneel Mukati | 100% | 1 | 7 | 300 |
Dr. Milind Sathe | 67% | 3 | 37 | 700 |