hsmithcr
08-26-2008, 08:52 PM
At age 67 and generally in good health, I have been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. I was a smoker but quit over 30 years ago. I have two questions: 1. What is generally accepted as the best treatment for this disease and 2. If the root cause is an inflammation in the lower respiratory tract, can taking anti-inflammatory medication (or herbs) help? I am also interested in any lifestyle advice.
Thanks for your help.
Harriet Smith
Thanks for your help.
Harriet Smith
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star_light221
08-27-2008, 05:44 AM
Dear harriette
I have had bronquitis on and off for 30 years. the doctors have not said i have chronic bronquitis but i am always congested and asthmary
I use ventolin for the weeze and i have also got sinis and eaustachian tube dysfuntion
I had a spirometer test which showed above average for my age which is 54 years old and an xray showed clear lungs and yet i am always congested
If there is a low over you or rain on the way do you notice your bronquitis getting worse?
my ears are also a problem.when is your bronquitis worse
star
I have had bronquitis on and off for 30 years. the doctors have not said i have chronic bronquitis but i am always congested and asthmary
I use ventolin for the weeze and i have also got sinis and eaustachian tube dysfuntion
I had a spirometer test which showed above average for my age which is 54 years old and an xray showed clear lungs and yet i am always congested
If there is a low over you or rain on the way do you notice your bronquitis getting worse?
my ears are also a problem.when is your bronquitis worse
star
hsmithcr
08-27-2008, 10:28 AM
Star
My bronchitis is worse as night comes on. It is very rainy where I live but that doesn't seem to make a difference. I do have several medications the Dr gave me and I have to take antibiotics 3 or 4 times a year. I know most of Australia is dry - is it dry where you are?
Harriet
My bronchitis is worse as night comes on. It is very rainy where I live but that doesn't seem to make a difference. I do have several medications the Dr gave me and I have to take antibiotics 3 or 4 times a year. I know most of Australia is dry - is it dry where you are?
Harriet
star_light221
08-27-2008, 10:55 AM
yes it is dry where i live
How did you get diagnosed with chronic bronquitis? did you have special tests?
star
How did you get diagnosed with chronic bronquitis? did you have special tests?
star
hsmithcr
08-27-2008, 12:26 PM
Star
I didn't have special tests. The doctor just went by how long and how much I have had this. From what I can read, if you have bronchitis for an extended length of time (say, 3 months) for a couple of years then they will say it is chronic. I have not had any other tests but am planning on buying a breath tester. I can get one from for about $30 (US). Do you take antibiotics?
Harriet
I didn't have special tests. The doctor just went by how long and how much I have had this. From what I can read, if you have bronchitis for an extended length of time (say, 3 months) for a couple of years then they will say it is chronic. I have not had any other tests but am planning on buying a breath tester. I can get one from for about $30 (US). Do you take antibiotics?
Harriet
engineer1961
08-27-2008, 06:07 PM
"Breath tester" :) is generally known as a peak flow meter :)
star_light221
08-27-2008, 10:52 PM
hi
i only take antibiotics when i have an infection
other wise ventolin when needed
you should have a spirometer test that will determine how bad your bronquitis is
Do you ever have clear lung days?
hugs Helen
i only take antibiotics when i have an infection
other wise ventolin when needed
you should have a spirometer test that will determine how bad your bronquitis is
Do you ever have clear lung days?
hugs Helen