Chronic Bronchitis: Difference between revisions
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== Definition/Description == | == Definition/Description == | ||
Chronic Bronchitis (CB) is defined as a chronic cough and sputum production for at least 3 months a year for two consecutive years. [1] | |||
It is covered under the umbrella term of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The COPD spectrum ranges from Emphysema to Chronic bronchitis and it occurs when the airways become inflamed and the air sacs in your lungs are damaged. | |||
Emphysema occurs when your alveolar membrane breaks down where as CB is the inflammation and excessive mucus build-up in your bronchi. [2] Many patients have characteristics of both, putting them somewhere along the spectrum. [1] | |||
== Epidemiology == | == Epidemiology == | ||
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Chronic Bronchitis (CB) is defined as a chronic cough and sputum production for at least 3 months a year for two consecutive years. [1] It is covered under the umbrella term of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The COPD spectrum ranges from Emphysema to Chronic bronchitis and it occurs when the airways become inflamed and the air sacs in your lungs are damaged. Emphysema occurs when your alveolar membrane breaks down where as CB is the inflammation and excessive mucus build-up in your bronchi. [2] Many patients have characteristics of both, putting them somewhere along the spectrum. [1]
Epidemiology[edit | edit source]
Background epidemiology to the disease or condition (to include prevalence and incidence as appropriate from a UK or Scottish perspective. (You may want to also look at the disease prevalence across different social economic groups).
Aetiology[edit | edit source]
The causes of the disease or condition, current thinking and research activity as appropriate
Investigations[edit | edit source]
This may well include any investigations used to gain a diagnosis or that you might need to gain information about your patient assessment.
Clinical Manifestations[edit | edit source]
Clinical manifestations (the signs and symptoms your patient may well present to you on an examination) ensure you relate this back to the underlying pathophysiology.
Physiotherapy and Other Management[edit | edit source]
The treatment of chronic bronchitis may include a variety of treatments including management through medications, education, physical exercise and respiratory exercises. The goal of the physiotherapist should involve education, improving exercise tolerances, reducing exacerbations and hospitalization, assist in sputum clearance and increase thoracic mobility and lung volume.
Education
Exercise
Postural Drainage
Active Cycle of Breathing
Autogenic Drainage
Percussion, Vibrations & Shaking
Self Management
Prevention[edit | edit source]
There is presently no cure for chronic bronchitis. However, with lifestyle changes, education and proper management it is possible to prevent exacerbations of the condition.
Stopping Smoking
Physical Fitness
Occupational Health
Avoiding Irritants
Practice Proper Hygiene
Education
Resources
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add appropriate resources here
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
see tutorial on Adding PubMed Feed
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References[edit | edit source]
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