Did you know, today we live in a world steeped with the pollution that is continuing to rise day by day. We can witness an increase in the number of people afflicted with upper respiratory diseases and infections. People tend to depend more on over-the-counter medications, and not many are aware that it is easy to try to cure bronchitis fast naturally with home remedies and alleviate symptoms within the comfort of their homes.

• What Is Bronchitis?
• Causes Of Bronchitis
• Symptoms Of Bronchitis
• Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Bronchitis
• When To Consult Doctor
• FAQs

What is Bronchitis?

Bronchitis is one of the common conditions that one has to deal with among the various problems of the throat and the respiratory system. When the airways in the lungs called bronchial tubes get inflamed and cause coughing and mucus, then this condition is called bronchitis. People afflicted with bronchitis cough up thickened yellow or greenish mucus accompanied by wheezing, chest tightness, bronchitis with shortness of breath, and low fever.

There are two types of bronchitis, and they are acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis.

Causes of Bronchitis:

1. Viral Infection:

Studies show that viruses cause 85 to 95 (1) percent of acute bronchitis in adults. The same viruses that cause the flu or the common cold can cause bronchitis.

2. Bacterial Infection:

Bacterial bronchitis can develop after a viral infection of bronchitis in rare cases. This can result from infections by bacteria such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Bordetella pertussis (causes whooping cough).

3. Other Lung Conditions:

People suffering from chronic bronchitis or asthma may develop acute bronchitis. In these cases, acute bronchitis is not likely to be contagious, as it is not caused by an infection.

Symptoms of Bronchitis:

One of the early symptoms of bronchitis is a dry cough. A cough caused by bronchitis is often accompanied by mucus that may or may not come up with a cough. When it does, it is called a productive cough. The dry cough after bronchitis can make the throat feel sore and irritated. This is one of the reasons why it creates a sensation of rattling deep within the chest walls as you breathe in, or when you cough. The color of the mucus is clear to yellow or green, depending on the infection or virus. Some of the signs and symptoms of bronchitis are,