The Reason for Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (airways into the lungs). The disease is usually mild bronchitis and will eventually complete recovery. But in patients who have chronic illnesses (eg heart disease or lung disease) and in the elderly, bronchitis can be serious.

Cause

The cause is infectious bronchitis virus, bacteria and (especially) organisms that resemble bacteria (Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia).

Recurrent bronchitis attacks could occur in smokers and people with lung disease and chronic respiratory tract.

Recurrent infections may be a result of :
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Allergies
  • Enlarge tonsils and adenoids-in children

Irritating bronchitis can be caused by :
  • various type of dust
  • Smoke from a strong acid, ammonia, some organic solvents, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide and bromine
  • Air pollution that causes irritation of ozone and nitrogen dioxide
  • Tobacco and other cigarette
 
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