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What Is Asthmatic Bronchitis?
Asthma is a lung condition that causesbronchiolesor airways to become inflamed.
When this happens, they narrow, making it harder to breathe.
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Bronchitis is very similar to asthma.
The two types of bronchitis are acute and chronic.
When you have asthma, your risk of developing bronchitis increases.
Asthmatic bronchitis happens when these conditions occur at the same time.
The combination may make symptoms worse than usual.
Signs and Symptoms
Classic symptoms of bronchitis include:
Fever and lethargy are less common in bronchitis.
When symptoms get worse, its time to see your healthcare provider.
A health provider will consider other diagnoses.
Sometimes tests are run to verify a diagnosis.
You may be prescribed antibiotics if you are diagnosed with a bacterial infection.
Summary
Asthmatic bronchitis comes up whenever someone with asthma develops acute bronchitis.
Because both asthma and bronchitis cause airways to become inflamed and narrow, symptoms can be intense.
The two types of bronchitis are acute and chronic.
Symptoms include a cough that brings up mucus, fatigue, wheezing, and a low-grade fever.
Acute bronchitis often goes away on its own within a week.
Asthmatic bronchitis is usually acute and will go away after several days.
If you still have symptoms after a week, you may have a bacterial infection or other lung condition.
it’s possible for you to treat asthmatic bronchitis with over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen or cough suppressants.
Be sure to rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Humidifiers also help thin and loosen mucus.
A Word From Verywell
It can be a challenge to manage asthma symptoms during an illness.
Be aware that it’s possible for you to develop asthmatic bronchitis during a viral infection.
If recognized early, you may only need rest and fluids to help clear up symptoms.
Remember to contact your healthcare provider if symptoms last longer than a week or you are getting bronchitis frequently.
Chronic bronchitis is a lung condition with symptoms that come and go but never completely go away.
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