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- What is bronchitis?
- Symptoms of bronchitis
- Causes of bronchitis
- Prevention of bronchitis
- Risk factors for bronchitis
- Complications of bronchitis
- When to see a doctor about bronchitis
- Diagnosis of bronchitis
- Conventional treatment of bronchitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of bronchitis
- Living with bronchitis
- Caring for someone with bronchitis
Acute bronchitis
There are a number of risk factors for the development of acute bronchitis:
- Common cold (or flu) infection
- Excessive antibiotic usage
- Excessive fatigue (not enough rest and relaxation)
- Inhalation of chemical irritant
- Lowered immunity
- Vitamin A deficiency
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Chronic bronchitis
There are a number of risk factors for the development of chronic bronchitis:
- Excessive antibiotic usage
- Exposure to pollution every day
- Improperly treated asthma
- Paint fumes - extended exposure
- Prolonged inhalation of chemical irritants
- Prolonged malnutrition
- Smoking cigarettes
- Using toxic household or industrial cleaners
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< 4: prevention 6: complications > Last reviewed: 10 November 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
