What is the difference between tracheitis and bronchitis

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Now the environment is getting worse and worse, and the air pollution is also serious. Many people have respiratory tract problems. Some people don't know the difference between bronchitis and tracheitis. Now let me introduce it to you.

What is the difference between tracheitis and bronchitis

Difference 1: the difference between tracheitis and bronchitis is that the location of the disease is different. One is that on the smaller branches, they can all show symptoms of cough and expectoration, chest tightness and asthma, and no moist rales at the bottom of both lungs.

Difference 2: the causes of the disease are different. Tracheitis is a serious respiratory tract infection disease. Generally, it can be considered to improve the symptoms through active anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment, ensure adequate intake of heat, nutrition and protein, and maintain the balance of water and electrolyte in the body. Of course, it is necessary to provide symptomatic treatment. Bronchitis refers to chronic nonspecific inflammation of trachea, bronchial mucosa and surrounding tissues. Long term cough, expectoration or accompanied by wheezing and recurrent features.

The third difference: different treatment methods, the treatment of tracheitis is mainly antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment, the use of penicillins to antibacterial treatment, but also choose receptor agonists or anticholinergic drugs to deal with the bronchus, and some drugs to promote the secretion of the trachea to help expectoration. Bronchitis generally can see traditional Chinese medicine, can use small Qinglong Decoction and Maxing Shigan Decoction to treat.

matters needing attention

Whether it is bronchitis or tracheitis, usually pay attention to diet, do not eat too spicy food, pay attention to rest, ensure enough sleep.