Never mistake your sore throat, runny nose and severe coughing for ordinary seasonal influenza. If you have a persistent cough that brings up a lot of mucus, then you may have chronic bronchitis.

Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) that causes inflammation and irritation in the bronchial tubes (the airways through which air passes to and from the lungs). Other than this, a patient can also experience wheezing, fatigue and shortness of breath. It’s a severe breathing disorder that can cause permanent damage to the lungs if it goes undetected. Early chronic bronchitis treatment is a must!

Although acute and chronic bronchitis has the same symptoms, there is a difference in time. Acute bronchitis is a short-term condition, while chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition caused by smoking or inhalation of harmful dust particles.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 65 million people suffer from moderate to severe COPD disease worldwide. In India, COPD led to 13% of all deaths and 7.5 million people at risk, making COPD the second highest cause of death after a heart attack. [1]

Do you know how chronic bronchitis impacts the lungs? Let's get started to understand this deadly lung disease.

Coughing too much can be harmful. This chronic condition occurs when the air tubes in the lungs known as 'bronchi' get irritated and inflamed. Due to this, you tend to cough at least three months a year for two years in a row. This long-term disease won't leave you easily and visit you frequently.

Living with this chronic illness can never be easy, but you can control it by incorporating multiple lifestyle changes. You can even try on some natural remedies only if you get a nod from your doctor.

- Rely on humidifiers for warm, moist air to ease your coughs. The fact is that such an environment will help to loosen the mucus in your airways for a healthy breathing process.

Pro tip: Wash your humidifier daily to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi.

- Cigarette smoking can have a cascading effect and lead to producing extra mucus than normal. When going outdoors, wear a safety mask to prevent dust and other irritants. It will also protect you from paints, strong fumes, household cleaners, etc. Getting exposed to such particles can worsen your symptoms.

- Indulge in physical activities like breathing exercises to strengthen your lung muscles. A 30-minute workout at least thrice a week should be enough for your chronic bronchitis treatment. You can also ask your doctor to prepare an exercise plan for you to follow.

- If you're having difficulty in breathing, then try pursed-lip breathing (PLB). This breathing technique is practised by exhaling through tightly pressed lips and inhaling through the nose with mouth closed. The exercise helps you to regulate your breath and provides quick relief while experiencing shortness of breath.

Prevent chronic bronchitis with ease!

Yes! You can do this if you remain obedient to your doctor. Diagnosing this illness will result in various tests like X-ray, pulmonary function test (PFA), sputum examination and such.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for chronic bronchitis, but the symptoms can be managed through medications and lifestyle changes.

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