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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Bronchiti
s
Bronchi
What is BRONCHITIS?
Bronchi
Inflammatio
n
What is bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis
Usually come suddenly and can last for 3 10 days.
Chronic bronchitis
Is when a cough with mucus persists for most days
Pathogenesis
Microorganism
Microorganism
enter
enter
respiratory
respiratory
tract
tract by
by droplet
droplet
inhalation
inhalation
Inflammation
Inflammation
occurs
occurs
Mucous
Mucous lining
lining
of
of thebronchi
thebronchi
can
can become
become
irritated
irritated and
and
swollen
swollen
Coughing
Coughing as
as aa
reflex
reflex that
that
works
works to
to clear
clear
secretions
secretions from
from
the
the lungs
lungs
Cells
Cellsthat
thatmake
make
up
upthis
thislining
liningmay
may
produce
fluids
produce fluidsin
in
response
to
the
response to the
inflammation
inflammation
Pathogenesis
Pathogenesis
Pathogenesis
Causes
Acute bronchitis
Viruses (Influenza A or B)
Bacteria
Chronic Bronchitis
Smoking
Air pollution (dust, fume)
Occupational exposure (grain dust, textiles,
strong acids)
Irritant substances (smog, paints)
Persisten
t cough
Productio
n
of mucus
Fatigue
Sore
throat
Sign and
Symptoms
Chest
discomfor
t
Slight
fever
and
chills
Shortnes
s of
breath
Complication
Lead to Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary
Diesease (COPD)
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Dyspnea
Emphysema
Asthma
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
High
Resolution
Computed
Tomograph
y (HRCT)
Pulmonary
Function
Testing
(PFT)
Chest XRay
Sputum
tests
Treatment
Quit smoking
Rest and drink plenty of fluids
Inhaled bronchodilator
Cough syrup
Mucolytics
Aspirin (for adults) or
acetaminophen to threat fever
Anti-inflammatory medicines
and glucocorticoid steroids
Oxygen therapy
Pulmonary rehabilitation program
Exercising regularly
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Ginger
Onion
Chili
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