{"id":11946,"date":"2025-02-11T18:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=11946"},"modified":"2025-02-11T19:09:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T19:09:50","slug":"asthmatic-bronchitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/asthmatic-bronchitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Asthmatic Bronchitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GettyImages-2179695080.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11953 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GettyImages-2179695080-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman holding her chest while coughing\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GettyImages-2179695080-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GettyImages-2179695080-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GettyImages-2179695080-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GettyImages-2179695080-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GettyImages-2179695080-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GettyImages-2179695080-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes or bronchi, which carry air to and from the lungs. \u00a0It can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection or, in some cases, environmental exposures.<\/p>\n<p>People with asthma are more susceptible to getting bronchitis because asthma can also lead to inflammation of the bronchi\u2014 Inflammation caused by asthma narrows the airways, making it easier for bacteria and viruses to become trapped and infect the bronchi.<\/p>\n<p>When someone with asthma develops bronchitis, it is called asthmatic bronchitis (this is not an official medical diagnosis but a term used to describe people with asthma and bronchitis symptoms).<\/p>\n<p>The symptoms of asthmatic bronchitis are similar to those of bronchitis, which are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wheezing<\/li>\n<li>Cough with mucus<\/li>\n<li>Chest tightness<\/li>\n<li>Chest congestion<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Excess mucus production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Common triggers of asthmatic bronchitis include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Viral or bacterial infections<\/li>\n<li>Pollution<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco smoke<\/li>\n<li>Certain medications<\/li>\n<li>Allergens such as mold, dust, or pollen<\/li>\n<li>Breathing in dangerous chemicals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are experiencing symptoms of asthmatic bronchitis, you should see a doctor.\u00a0 Your <a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/clinical-services\/pulmonary-medicine\/\">doctor<\/a> may ask questions about your symptoms, conduct a physical examination, or order tests.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment for asthmatic bronchitis focuses on getting rid of mucus, reducing inflammation of the airways, and keeping them open. This can be achieved by using inhalers that contain bronchodilators and possibly corticosteroids. Treatment may also involve antibiotics or humidifiers.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment with a doctor at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, please call the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at 718-206-5916.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes or bronchi, which carry air to and from the lungs. \u00a0It can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection or, in some cases, environmental exposures. 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