Best Doctors for Bronchitis Treatment in Khammam

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, which carry air to and from the lungs, causing coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic I,. short term or long term respectively . Acute bronchitis usually resolves on its own, while chronic bronchitis requires long term management(may cause permanent damage to the airways). It is caused by various factors like viral infections (most common), bacterial infections, allergies, irritants (like smoke, air pollution), acid reflux(rarely).

Signs and symptoms include persistent cough, mucus production, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, fatigue, mild fever etc,. Risk factors for bronchitis includes age (over 40), smoking, weakened immune system, respiratory conditions like COPD, asthma , exposure to pollutants etc., and complications like pneumonia, respiratory failure, chronic bronchitis,emphysema, pulmonary hypertension etc. Diagnosis is by pulmonary function tests, sputum analysis, CT scan (if necessary). Management is by medications like bronchodilators and antibiotics(if it is bacterial infecion), inhalers, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, lifestyle modifications like quitting smoking and avoiding irritants