Bronchitis and SmokingBronchitis and smoking are often associated with each other. When you smoke, your bronchial tubes get irritated and it happens each time you take a puff on that cigarette. Eventually, their resistance get lower and lower. This makes your throat and bronchial tubes vulnerable to an array of bacteria and viruses that you happen to breathe in. What is Bronchitis When you get sidetracked with acute bronchitis, it almost always starts with a sore throat. It may also be accompanied by the flu. It is characterized by swelling and inflammation of the bronchi. Causes of Bronchitis Acute bronchitis
When I was still employed in a copper smelting firm, there were times that I accidentally inhaled SO2 gas (sulfur dioxide). It brought on a feeling of tightness in my chest and a difficulty in breathing. I felt like I was drowning. One time that it happened, I assumed that it was an asthma attack since I'm asthmatic. I recovered a couple of days later. But when I glanced at my medical record as I was given my fit-to-work note, It indicated "acute bronchitis." I later solved these accidental SO2 gas inhalations by bringing along a salbutamol inhaler whenever I went on duty. (With my doctor's permission, of course) Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a recurring cough with excessive phlegm and it lasts for months. If you have chronic bronchitis, you are more susceptible to bacterial infection such as pneumonia. Bronchitis and smoking go hand in hand. Bronchitis is just one of the many effects of smoking. Studies show that those who suffer from this disease are smokers, have a history of smoking or are constantly exposed to second hand smoke. Prevent Bronchitis
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