How to understand when your cold has turned into bronchitis, natural cures

The line between a cold and bronchitis is as thin as a string, doctors say.

According to them, a simple cough can transform into a more serious problem with the lungs, if the patient is not attentive to the symptoms.

Cough is one of the most dominant symptoms of the common cold and an instrument employed by the immune system to eliminate excess secretions filled with toxins and bacteria.

But if the cough persists even after the cold is gone, then you should go to the doctor immediately.

4 Signs indicating that the cold has passed to the bronchi

An attentive person can understand if the cold has passed to the bronchus in cases when:

The cough lasts more than two or three weeks.

has a fever,

Cough is accompanied by full and colored secretions,

There is difficulty in breathing or breathing is accompanied by wheezing.

What is bronchitis and why it should be taken seriously

Bronchitis is a disease caused by infection or irritation of the respiratory tract. It is accompanied by difficulty in breathing as a result of the narrowing and irritation of these passages.

Bronchitis is also accompanied by copious secretions and a strong cough. Bronchitis can be chronic or acute and treatments are given depending on the type.

Acute bronchitis

According to the data, acute bronchitis is temporary and caused by a virus. It does not appear when the patient is affected by a bacterial infection.

Its symptoms are: cough with colorless secretions, fever, lethargy, runny nose, chest congestion, fever, difficulty breathing.

Since acute bronchitis is caused by a virus, it is not treated with antibiotics.

Chronic bronchitis

In the case of this disease, the cough lasts up to 3 months. The airways affected by chronic bronchitis are constantly irritated and can cause permanent lung damage.

Smoking is one of the main causes of acute bronchitis.

How to treat bronchitis at home

Drink fluids every one to two hours,

rest as much as possible,

don't smoke,

Use pomegranate syrup or banana with honey

Follow your doctor's advice strictly.

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