Chapter 36: The Human Breathing System

What is bronchitis?
- Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi.
- Acute bronchitis lasts for a few days.
How long does acute bronchitis last for?

Acute bronchitis lasts for a few days.
What are some typical symptoms of bronchitis?(3,4)
- Laboured breathing
- Episodes of constant coughing
- Excessive production of mucus and inflamed airways.
What are some causes of bronchitis?
- Smoking
- Air pollution
- Dust
- Viral infection
- Bacterial infection
What it s the prevention for bronchitis?
- Don’t smoke
- Avoid second hand smoke
- Avoid pull ants and dust.
What are the treatments for bronchitis?
- Stop smoking, avoid polluted air.
- Use of bronchiodilating drugs or antibiotics if pathogenic bacteria are the cause.
If pathogenic bacteria are the cause of one’s bronchitis, what treatment can be used?

Antibiotics

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