Asthma is not just merely one kind of
sickness. There are other types of it such as asthmatic bronchitis. Asthma and
bronchitis are two conditions concerning inflamed airways but they have
different causes. The latter is due to infections by viruses and bacteria which
make the airways to be inflamed while former makes the muscles to tighten and narrow the airways. More often, infections come from environmental
irritants like chemicals, cigarette smoke and dust.
When both of them exist at the same
time, then it is called asthmatic bronchitis. The illness is triggered by:
- Allergens like pollen, food, pet dander or dust.
- Particular medications such as beta-blocker and aspirin.
- Excessive cardiovascular activities
- Change in weather (hot from cold and vice versa)
- Strong emotions such as crying, anger and laughing.
Symptoms of asthmatic bronchitis are:
- Wheezing
- Excessive production of production
- Chest becomes tight
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
It is important to see the doctor
immediately when one is experiencing the symptoms mentioned above. Early
treatment is the best way of dealing with the illness. Medications must be
applied as soon as possible the illness occurs because for sure we do not want
to worsen the situation.
Moreover, there are myths that it is
contagious since it falls under bronchitis which is caused by contagious
viruses and bacteria. However, we need not to worry as asthmatic bronchitis per
se is not contagious at all.
To prevent this, one must not have
too much exposure with the factors that triggers it. As much as possible, one
must be neat around his/her surrounding as dust is one of the factors that trigger
asthmatic bronchitis.