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    Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes that make up the airways of the lungs. It can be acute, lasting a few weeks after a cold or flu, or chronic, characterized by a persistent cough for at least three months out of the year. Symptoms include coughing, mucus production, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Treatment depends on the cause, but may include antibiotics for bacterial infections, cough medicines, bronchodilators to open airways, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Nursing care focuses on assessing the patient, providing breathing treatments, medications, education and support.

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    Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes that make up the airways of the lungs. It can be acute, lasting a few weeks after a cold or flu, or chronic, characterized by a persistent cough for at least three months out of the year. Symptoms include coughing, mucus production, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Treatment depends on the cause, but may include antibiotics for bacterial infections, cough medicines, bronchodilators to open airways, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Nursing care focuses on assessing the patient, providing breathing treatments, medications, education and support.

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    Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes that make up the airways of the lungs. It can be acute, lasting a few weeks after a cold or flu, or chronic, characterized by a persistent cough for at least three months out of the year. Symptoms include coughing, mucus production, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Treatment depends on the cause, but may include antibiotics for bacterial infections, cough medicines, bronchodilators to open airways, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Nursing care focuses on assessing the patient, providing breathing treatments, medications, education and support.

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    What is bronchitis?

    Definition

    Bronchitis is inflammation or swelling of the bronchial tubes (bronchi),the air passage between
    the nose and the lungs. More specifically, bronchitis is when the lining of the bronchial tubes
    becomes inflamed or infected. Bronchitis is caused by viruses, bacteria, and other particles that
    irritate bronchial tubes.

    TYPES OF BEONCHITIS

    Acute bronchitis

    Acute bronchitis is a shorter illness that commonly follows a cold or viral infection, such as the
    flu Acute bronchitis usually lasts a few days or weeks.

    Chronic bronchitis

    Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a persistent mucus-producing cough on most days of the


    month three months of a year fort to successive years and absence of a secondary cause of the
    cough.
    Pathophysiology

    Due to E/F

    Microorganism enter into the respiratory tract by inhalation

    Widespread inflammation occurs

    Thin mucus lining of the bronchi can become irritated and swollen

    Cell that makes up this lining may leak fluid and in response to the inflammation

    Coughing as a reflex that works to clear secretion from the lungs

    Alveolar fluid response

    Narrowing of the airways

    Ventilation decrease as a secretion thickens

    Mucus within the airways produces resistance in small airways and can cause severe ventilation
    perfusion imbalance

    Bronchitis

    Signs & symptoms of bronchitis

     Inflammation or swelling of the bronchi


     Coughing
     Production of clear, white, yellow, grey, or green mucus (sputum)
     Shortness of breath
     Wheezing
     Fatigue
     Fever and chills
     Chest pain or discomfort
     Blocked or runny nose
    Pharmacologic management

     Antibiotics – these are effective for bacterial infections, but not for viral infections. They
    may also prevent secondary infection.

     Cough medicine – one must be careful not to completely suppress the cough, for it is an
    important way to bring up mucus and remove irritants from the lungs.

     Bronchodilators - these open the bronchial tubes and clear out mucus.

     Mucolytics – these thin or loosen mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up
    sputum.

     Anti-inflammatory medicines and glucocorticoid steroids – these are for more persistent
    symptoms.

     Pulmonary rehabilitation program – this includes work with a respiratory therapist to help
    breathing.

    Nursing management

    1. Assess the condition of patient.


    2. Assess the vital signs.
    3. Provide comfortable position.
    4. Change the position periodically.
    5. Maintain personal hygiene.
    6. Use pulse oximetry & suction.
    7. Deep breathing exercise learn to patient.
    8. Refer to physiotherapist(if need).
    9. Provide oxygen according to physician order.
    10. Provide psychological support to patient.
    11. Provide knowledge about chronic bronchitis.
    12. Administer medication according to physician order.
    Bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics.

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