Types of bronchitis.

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which serve as the main air passages to your lungs. If you or someone you care for suffers with bronchitis natural remedies are plentiful to help you so we will look at some of these here.

There are two main types of bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is typically caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold, and you will tend to get better in a matter of a few days. Acute bronchitis often follows a cold or the flu, when your resistance is down and your lungs may already be slightly irritated.

Acute bronchitis can be contagious being that it is caused by the viruses that cause the common cold.

Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic bronchitis is often caused by cigarette smoking or breathing in fumes and dusts for an extended period of time. Chronic bronchitis usually results in long-term respiratory problems.

So what are some typical bronchitis symptoms?

1. Wheezing or shortness of breath
2. Coughing
3. Tightness of the chest
4. Irritated throat (caused by the coughing)
5. Thick yellow or green mucus
6. Rattling sensation in the lungs and chest
7. Chills and achiness
8. Low grade fever

Bronchitis can lead to pneumonia so is a very serious condition that should not be ignored. Your recovery from this condition is largely dependent on the strength of your immune system. Your doctor will most likely prescribe bronchitis antibiotics to treat you, however, with acute bronchitis, since it will usually go away in a few days, (despite the fact that the coughing may last longer than that) you can usually just let it run its course. Anything you do to boost your immune system would be a help.