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Snoring may increase chronic bronchitis risk
2008-01-29 11:27:00 People who snore regularly are more likely to develop chronic bronchitis, according to a new study. Chronic bronchitis involves inflammation of the lower airways accompanied by a persistent cough and the production of mucus or phlegm. For the study, lead researcher Inkyung Baik, Ph.D., of the Korea University Ansan Hospital, and colleagues, examined 4,270 individuals including 52 percent men and 48 percent women and asked how often they snored. For every two years from 2001 up to 2006, participants were re-examined and categorized for growing chronic bronchitis following frequent cough and sputum (phlegm produced during cough) at least three months per year for at least two years. The four-year follow-up showed that 314 individuals developed chronic bronchitis and the individuals who snored regularly were more likely to develop bronchitis. “The mechanisms underlying the association between snoring and chronic bronchitis are largely unknown,...
By: B4U India
Understanding Emphysema And Chronic Bronchitis
2007-11-06 23:16:00 An Educational Health Series From National Jewish Medical And Research CenterWhat is COPD?COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Chronic means long term. Obstructive means there is blockage in the lungs. Pulmonary is a term for lungs.COPD can mean many diseases. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma are all forms of chronic obstructive lung disease. Millions of people in the United States have COPD.Smoking is the most common cause of COPD. Smoking damages the airways in the lungs. In chronic bronchitis, the swollen airways are blocked with extra mucus. In emphysema, the air sacs are damaged and trap air. When the air sac damage is very bad, less oxygen moves from the lungs into the blood.Because of these conditions, people with COPD have a hard time breathing. Symptoms of COPD are shortness of breath with activity, coughing up mucus from the lungs and, sometimes, wheezing.Breathing tests are the only way to diagnose COPD in the early stages.Do You Have COPD?COPD C...
Bronchitis Symptoms and Treatment - Herbal Remedies For Chronic Bronchitis
2007-05-10 04:10:00 Bronchitis is an inflammation of the upper bronchial passageways of the lungs. Swelling horn the inflammation can cause the smaller airways of the lungs to narrow or shut off. There are two forms of bronchitis, acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by infection, most often viral, and is most common in winter. It doesn’t result in any long term problems, although it can lead to pneumonia in some cases. Chronic bronchitis is more common in people who are physically inactive (sedentary), are overweight, or who smoke. Chronic bronchitis can cause permanent lung and heart damage. Common Symptoms: Acute Bronchitis Hacking cough Productive yellow, white, or green phlegm Fever Chills Soreness and tightness of the chest Common Symptoms: Chronic Bronchitis Persistent, productive cough for at least three months of the year Wheezing Shortness of breath What You Need to Know Although most doctors prescribe antibiotics for acute bronchitis, the medications don...
By: Herbal healing
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