If you are having difficulty breathing, here's how to determine if you have bronchitis or pneumonia!
I came to this knowledge through my friend who has been a health worker in pulmonology for 15 years, thanks to him I learned that I have bronchitis and I successfully, thank God, cured everything thanks to my friend who gave me further instructions.
Read carefully, all this can be useful to you.
Learn the difference between the most common respiratory infections.
The terrible cold you were suffering from is coming to an end and you are ready to move on with your life, but your plans can easily change when viruses or bacteria attack your lungs. After an upper respiratory tract infection, the lower respiratory tract becomes much more vulnerable, so viruses and bacteria can easily penetrate your immune system. This is the most favorable ground for the occurrence of bronchitis and pneumonia.
If you feel unwell after a cold and you are not sure what it is, these guidelines can be very helpful:
BRONCHITIS
- Bronchitis is typically caused by viruses, which lead to inflammation of the large and middle airways (bronchi). The airways swell and fill with mucus.
- Coughing helps to expel mucus from the narrowed airways. The alveoli, which are located at the end of the smallest airways, are not affected.
- Tips:
1. Coughing can be stressful for your chest. Fatigue, sore throat and mild fever may also occur. If you do not feel better in 2-3 weeks, visit your doctor. Antibiotics are rarely helpful.
2. Stop smoking - this will significantly reduce the risk of bronchitis.
PNEUMONIA
- Pneumonia affects the alveoli, where oxygen and carbon dioxide cannot flow normally from the lungs to the bloodstream.
- Pneumonia can be caused by over 30 bacteria, viruses and fungi.
- Pneumonia does not affect the airways.
- The alveoli swell and fill with fluid. This causes cough, fever, chills, rapid breathing and palpitations. If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible.
- Tips:
1. Pneumonia is most risky for children under 2 years of age and for people over 65, pregnant women and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. The right medication can prevent hospitalization and even death.
2. Vaccines protect the youngest and oldest from certain bacterial pneumonias.
3. Since the flu can turn into pneumonia, flu vaccines can also protect you from pneumonia.
Take care of your health, health is more important than anything.
