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Bronchitis: Colds
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Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. Symptoms of acute bronchitis may be experienced during or after a common cold. The onset of symptoms can appear suddenly and generally last 7-10 days. However, coughing can last up to 3 weeks or longer.
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Infectious bronchitis occurs mostly in cold seasons and is caused by viruses or bacteria. The symptoms in this case can remain for weeks, even after the virus is no longer in the body. This type of bronchitis is ... known as acute bronchitis.
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Antimicrobial and immune stimulating herbs may ... potentially benefit people with bronchitis. Echinacea is widely used by herbalists for people with acute respiratory infections. This herb stimulates the immune system in several different ways, including enhancing macrophage function and increasing T-cell response.42 Therefore, echinacea may be useful for preventing a cold, flu, or viral bronchitis from progressing to a secondary bacterial infection.
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The classic symptoms of bronchitis may be like those of a cold. You may have a tickle in the back of your throat, which leads to a dry, irritating cough. As the infection gets worse, you may cough up thick, yellow mucus that may (rarely) be streaked with blood.
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over 12 million cases of acute bronchitis occurred in 1994, a number roughly equal to 5% of the US population. By way of comparison, 91 million cases of influenza, 66 million cases of the common cold, and 31 million cases of other acute upper respiratory infections occurred during that same year.
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When you catch a cold, does it often turn into bronchitis, which is sometimes called a chest cold? It's important to recognize what's normal and to know when something more serious is going on. Here's what you must know when that nasty cold turns into bronchitis.
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