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Bronchitis: Influenza and the Risk of Viral Pneumonia
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[size=4][b]Bronchitis - Influenza and the Risk of Viral Pneumonia[/b][/size][hr]Influenza, commonly known as 'the flu', is an infectious disease generally caused by viruses. The viruses responsible for causing the flu during viral outbreaks are very contagious and they can easily be contracted by entering in contact with infected people. Flu viruses are airborne and they can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing or simply by breathing the same air with contaminated individuals. You can also acquire flu indirectly, by entering in contact with contaminated objects. Thus, impeccable hygiene during flu seasons is recommended as an effective means of preventing infection with flu viruses.

Statistics indicate that around 30-50 million Americans are confronted with influenza during winter outbreaks. While most of these people have no difficulties in coping with the illness, the elderly and people with special conditions (weak immune system, already-existent respiratory affections) often develop serious complications, requiring hospitalization. Recent studies indicate that influenza accounts for more than 000 hospitalizations in the United States each year. Viral pneumonia and other serious diseases associated with complicated flu are responsible for causing 000 annual deaths.

Pneumonia involves inflammation and infection of the lungs that triggers an overproduction of mucus at the level of the respiratory tract. Common symptoms of pneumonia are: difficult, shallow breathing, chest pain and discomfort that intensify with deep breaths, wheezing, exacerbated productive cough and moderate to high fever. Doctors sustain that the occurrence of pneumonia is strongly related to previously acquired infectious diseases such as the flu, which can degenerate into a wide range of complications. There are many forms of pneumonia, most of them triggered by viral infectious agents. Some types of pneumonia are caused by the same viruses responsible for causing influenza or other common seasonal maladies. Wink

Considering the fact that flu and other seasonal contagious diseases can trigger exacerbated symptoms and lead to serious complications in certain categories of people, it is best to take measures in preventing the occurrence of such maladies in the first place. Doctors strongly recommend people with pronounced susceptibility to infections to get the influenza vaccine every year, before flu outbreaks. Flu vaccines can also prevent against certain forms of viral pneumonia that are caused by common flu viruses. However, flu shots can't prevent the occurrence of bacterial or atypical pneumonia, which require a different type of vaccine. In addition to the influenza vaccine, the categories of persons exposed to a high risk of developing pneumonia should receive a pneumococcal vaccine as well. A single dose of pneumococcal vaccine offers lifetime protection against various forms of pneumonia and the vaccine can be administered at any time of year. We were actually wondering how to get about to writing about Complications Bronchitis. However once we started writing, the words just seemed to flow continuously!

Although most people experience no problems in overcoming seasonal maladies such as influenza, the elderly are very susceptible to developing serious complications such as bronchitis, otitis, heart disease and pneumonia. In the case of people with already existent conditions (asthma, chronic bronchitis) and people with weak immune system, flu can degenerate into serious pulmonary diseases such as viral pneumonia. Considering the fact that flu viruses primarily affect the respiratory system, people with respiratory sensibilities are exposed to a high risk of developing pneumonia during the flu seasons.

Is important to note that common medications and remedies used in the treatment of flu can't prevent or overcome viral pneumonia. Pneumonia is a serious infectious disease that requires rigorous treatment with specific medications. If you experience possible symptoms of pneumonia, it is very important to quickly contact your doctor in order to receive the correct medical treatment. It is with much interest that we got about to write on Complications Bronchitis. So we do hope that you too read this article with the same, if not more interest!

Bronchitis can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, or it can be triggered by an allergic reaction to molds, pollens, dander or dust. This lower respiratory disease is characterized by a deep, hacking (dry) cough that comes in sudden attacks. It results from inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the large airways that lead from the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs. The disease occurs in two forms: acute infectious bronchitis (usually viral) battling with the cough symptoms in chronic bronchitis. :o.

[size=large][b]Getting Enough Rest[/b][/size][hr]Taking time to rest is the one of the most important remedies. Having bronchitis can cause you with discomforts and you may not be able to sit still or lie comfortably. All you have to do is take it easy until your body can fight the infections. A substantial amount of the words here are all inter-connected to and about Asthmatic Bronchitis. Understand them to get an overall understanding on Asthmatic Bronchitis.

[list][*]The bronchitis became worse in spite of the home remedies available, you can take aspirin or ibuprofen for aches and pains.[*]It is best to consult your doctor, before taking any medications or trying to treat yourself.[*]Your doctor is the best source of treatment for bronchitis.[*]Almond Almond is another remedy effective when you have bronchitis or other respiratory illness.[*]It can be taken in any form.[*]Spinach and asparagus [/list]

[size=large][b]Environment Humidification[/b][/size][hr]By using humidifiers it can moisten the air within the house and can help in bringing up the sputum and loosening the phlegm through coughing. These may include a hot bath with closed doors, slow boiling of water with added eucalyptus oil if available.

Quote:These home remedies are proven to help heal bronchitis infection and ease the symptoms like congestion and coughing, which causes patient irritability, uneasiness and to some extent pain. Even if you are a stranger in the world of Bronchitis, once you are through with this article, you will no longer have to consider yourself to be a stranger in it!

[size=large][b]Taking Plenty of Liquids[/b][/size][hr]Drinking of plenty of fluids is helpful in thinning out sputum and makes it easier to expel. Most common drinks are water, fresh fruit juices, soup and sometimes tea. It is more helpful as long it is warm because it can soothe the throat from too much coughing. :o.

[size=large][b]Gargle With Warm Water With Salt[/b][/size][hr]Gargling with warm water with enough salt can relieve an inflamed throat and can loosen up mucus that is attached to the throat. Gargle as often as possible and remember to spit out after gargling. Bronchitis is the substance of this composition. Without Bronchitis, there would not have been much to write and think about over here!

Ginger Ginger is a common ingredient in your kitchen, with a mixture of ginger on your tea or honey it can alleviate fever associated in bronchitis and soothe your throat. In addition to what we had mentioned in the previous paragraph, much more has to be said about Bronchitis Remedies. If space permits, we will state everything about it.

[size=large][b]Spinach Mix and Asparagus Drinks are Also Good Expectorants[/b][/size][hr]Your diet should also be limited to an all fruit diet and a well balanced diet, including orange juice and water. We wish to stress on the importance and top 4 benefits of purified water Bronchitis through this article. This is because we see the need of propagating its necessity and importance!
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Bronchitis: Influenza and the Risk of Viral Pneumonia - by curtcasey1 - 09-12-201608:14 PM

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