Bronchitis (Lung Wet) & Bronchiolitis

Acute bronchitis - or also known as Lung Wet - is a medical disorder that occurs when the bronchial tract in the lungs submerged in water. Bronchial tract will then swell and produce mucus, which causes coughing.
This disease often occur after an upper respiratory infection (ARI), such as colds. The majority of acute bronchitis symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, etc. are usually last up to two weeks, but the cough may persist up to 8 weeks in some cases.
bronchiolitisBronchitis chronic bronchitis and can last in a long period of time and usually affects smokers. People who suffer from bronchitis will usually continue to cough up phlegm for 3 months each year, for 2 consecutive years. If you or your family been diagnosed with this disease, then you should visit a specialist for further review.
This type of lung infection that should be known by the old stamps are Bronchiolitis. Babies can be attacked by disease bronchiolitis (an infection caused by a virus) which could obstruct the windpipe so it needs to be treated.Causes of Bronchitis

    Some types of viruses, including: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Adenovirus, Influenza and Parainfluenza
    Bacteria, in the case of a rare
    Pollutants (chemicals contained in the air)
Signs and Symptoms of Bronchitis

    Cough with phlegm (in the first days of cough may be dry)
    Pain in chest
    Fatigue
    Lightheadedness
    Pains in the body
    Fever
    Watery eyes
    Sore throat
Consult a doctor if your child has:

    High Heat
    Fever and cough with phlegm that is very viscous or even contain blood
    Chronic problems in the heart or lungs
    Shortness of breath, or breathing shallowly
    The symptoms of bronchitis on top of more than 3 weeks
    Always contracted bronchitis / bronchiolitis
If you have a baby less than 3 months and terkenan fever, it is wise to check with your doctor.
Later a doctor that will determine whether the child affected by acute bronchitis, chronic bronchiolitis, or upper respiratory tract infections may (ARD) more. After that appropriate treatment will be determined.When Antibiotics Necessary?
For the case of bronchitis, antibiotics will be very rarely needed, because of acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis is almost always caused by viruses. As for chronic bronchitis require more intensive therapy than the mere consumption of antibiotics.
However, if your child is diagnosed with other respiratory diseases such as pneumonia or Pertussis, maybe your doctor will merespkan antibiotics.
Antibiotics will not help for bronchitis caused by a virus or air pollution (such as cigarette smoke). Remember, taking antibiotics when not needed it will be very dangerous for your health and your family.How to Prevent Acute Bronchitis?

    Avoid smoking, especially sharing a cigarette with a lot of people
    Keep your hand hygiene
    Immunization
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis usually affects children under 2 years of age, especially infants aged 3-6 months. The main cause is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and sometimes can also be caused by viruses such as Adenovirus, Influenza and Parainfluenza.
This virus can move from one person to another, either through direct contact with nasal secretions, or through the polluted air. Although RSV will only cause minor disturbances in adults, but not the baby you know!The risk of bronchiolitis will increase if there are the following factors in infants:

    Frequently around smokers
    Infants aged less than 6 months
    Living in a densely populated neighborhood
    Less consumption of milk
    Premature Birth
Symptoms of Bronchiolitis

    Usually starts with upper respiratory infections (ARI) mild
    Within 2-3 days, which could worsen with a cough hissing
    Baby's breath wheezing
    Babies look of panic and anxiety
    In severe cases, the baby will turn blue and this is an emergency situation
    Baby's nostrils will look bigger each time a breath
    The muscles between the ribs would be interested in every breath
Therapies That Can Help

    Patting the baby's chest
    Consumption of sufficient fluids, in addition to breast milk, for babies over 6 months you can give a warm lemon water or warm apple juice
    Inhaling steam can help liquefy thick mucus that can cause your baby to choke. You can use the tool for this kind of Humidifier
    Get plenty of rest
    Do not let anyone smoke near your baby
Usually these symptoms will be reduced within a week and difficulty breathing will be reduced within three days. Infant mortality from the disease less than 1%.When Should You Call the Medical Workers?
Contact medical personnel if the affected infant bronchiolitis:

    Wilt
    Skin, nails, or lips turn blue
    Breathing with frequent and short of breath
    Exposed to a cold that suddenly worsens
    Difficulty breathing
    Nostrils dilated and her ribs are interested in every breathing muscles
Finally, the disease is actually relatively easy to prevent, as long as you and your family keep your living environment hygiene ...