Bronchitis is a commonly occurring condition associated with respiratory infections. The disease can occur at any age, especially children and adults over 65 years old.

What is bronchitis?

Bronchitis is a fairly common lower respiratory tract disease. This is an inflammation of the mucosa of the bronchial tubes, which delivers air to and from the lungs. Bronchitis usually develops from the flu, cold, or other respiratory infections. Depending on the cause of the disease, bronchitis can be acute or chronic 

Causes of bronchitis

Depending on whether the type of bronchitis is acute or chronic, the cause of the disease may vary, specifically:

 - Acute bronchitis

The cause of acute bronchitis is usually a virus, mainly the virus that causes colds and flu. Besides, the disease can occur by bacteria or exposure to lung irritants such as cigarette smoke, chemical gases, air pollution.

- Chronic bronchitis

Repeated recurrences of acute bronchitis are the predominant cause of the chronic condition. However, if you regularly smoke cigarettes or are exposed to secondhand smoke, toxic substances that irritate the lungs, there is also a high risk of chronic bronchitis.

Risk factors

- Cigarette smoke: People who regularly smoke cigarettes or passively inhale secondhand smoke are at increased risk of both acute and chronic bronchitis.

- Impaired resistance: The immune system can be impaired due to other acute or chronic conditions, which in turn increases the risk of bronchitis. This condition usually occurs in infants, young children and the elderly.

- Exposure to irritants in the environment: People who work in toxic environments, often exposed to substances that irritate the lungs such as toxic chemicals, fabric dust, coal mine gases,... at high risk of acute and chronic bronchitis.

- Gastro-oesophageal reflux: The heartburn of gastric reflux irritates the throat and makes you more susceptible to bronchitis.

Besides, the core cause of bronchitis is airway fibrosis. This condition causes the airways to thicken, the airway mucosa to fibrosis, lose ventilation function and eliminate harmful agents such as bacteria and viruses,... out of the airways.

The solution to help reduce symptoms of bronchitis thanks to herbal products

Natural herbs have the effect of supporting to reduce inflammation, antibacterial, and help prevent the risk of respiratory infections. With a combination of 8 herbs (Cat wing, Marjoram, Ziyuan, Cypress, Almond, Licorice, Chen dermis, Vascular) – Thuoc ho thao duoc syrup helps to improve symptoms of cough, phlegm, shortness of breath of pneumonia, bronchitis. 

In short, bronchitis is a disease that is not so dangerous, but requires appropriate improvement methods. Therefore, if you or a loved one is suffering from bronchitis, follow the instructions for using the medicine prescribed by your doctor.

Source: Health & Life Newspaper

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