Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomy and TypesFunctionConditionsTestingTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy and Types Function Conditions Testing Treatments Bronchioles are the smallest air passages inside the lungs. They branch off like tree limbs from thebronchi—the two main air passages that receive air from thetrachea(windpipe) after being inhaled through the nose or mouth. Bronchioles are vulnerable to conditions like asthma,bronchiolitis,cystic fibrosis, andemphysemathat can cause constriction and/or obstruction of the airways....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisWhat Are the Treatments for Bronchiolitis Obliterans?Prognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms Causes Diagnosis What Are the Treatments for Bronchiolitis Obliterans? Prognosis Also known as obliterative bronchiolitis and “popcorn lung,” it causes symptoms similar to those ofchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)orasthma, such as coughing and shortness of breath. Diagnostic tests can help distinguish these illnesses from each other....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses and SymptomsAt-Risk GroupsTreatmentComplicationsWhen to Call the Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes and Symptoms At-Risk Groups Treatment Complications When to Call the Healthcare Provider Bronchiolitisandbronchitisare both infections that affect the lungs and can have overlapping symptoms such as a cough, wheezing, and low-grade fever. However, there are some very important differences in symptoms, causes, treatment, and ultimately, how they may affect future lung function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe ConnectionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Connection Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment When the two conditions occur together, symptoms such ascoughingandshortness of breathcan be compounded. Bronchitis can also prompt an asthma flare and make managing the condition especially challenging.And given the similarities of symptoms, it’s possible to think you have chronic bronchitis when you actually have undiagnosed asthma. Verywell / Hilary Allison...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow CommonBy Race and EthnicityBy Age and GenderCausesMortality RatesEarly Detection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Common By Race and Ethnicity By Age and Gender Causes Mortality Rates Early Detection Acute bronchitis (often called a chest cold) is usually temporary, but chronic bronchitis is a progressive condition that greatly affects your quality of life, impacting your ability to breathe. This article will cover what you should know about acute and chronic bronchitis, including how common these conditions are, who is more likely to be affected, how it affects mortality, and early detection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesAcute SymptomsChronic SymptomsAcute vs. ChronicUnusual SymptomsWhen to Seek CareComplicationsNext in Bronchitis GuideHow Bronchitis Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Acute Symptoms Chronic Symptoms Acute vs. Chronic Unusual Symptoms When to Seek Care Complications Next in Bronchitis Guide Bronchitisis irritation and inflammation of the airways that bring air in and out of your lungs. Stages of bronchitis can range from acute to chronic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment When to Seek Care When you first start coughing, feel fatigued, and notice a low-grade fever, it can be hard to determine whether you have thecommon coldorbronchitis. A cold can potentially turn into bronchitis. Acute bronchitis, which lasts for seven to 10 days, is also known as achest cold....

Bronchitis and pneumonia can both cause coughing, chest congestion, and chills. But while bronchitis is an infection of the bronchial tubes, which carry air into the lungs, pneumonia is an infection in the alveoli, the air sacs where oxygen passes into the bloodstream. Anatomy of the Lungs Symptoms of Bronchitis vs. Pneumonia BronchitisPersistent cough that may be dry or wetChest painChillsShortness of breath with wheezingBody achesSore throatPneumoniaPersistent cough that is painful and productiveChest painChills and feverShortness of breathHeadacheFatigue...

If you are having sudden breathing difficulty, reach for your short-acting bronchodilator (rescue inhaler) first, not your long-acting bronchodilator orsteroid inhaler. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can tell you which of your inhalers is your rescue inhaler, but some common ones include: Martin Barraud/OJO Images/Getty Images While an important part of yourasthmaor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment plan, inhaled steroids, long-acting bronchodilators, and combination inhalers are considered maintenance medicines. In other words, they are used daily to prevent—not treat—acute symptom flare-ups and attacks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesPrevalenceDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Prevalence Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Abronchopleural fistula(BPF), also known as a bronchopleural air leak, is an abnormal passageway that develops between the large airways in the lungs (the bronchi) and the space between the membranes that line the lungs (thepleural cavity). This article looks at the symptoms and causes of bronchopleural fistula, how common it is, and how it’s diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreSymptomsCausesDiagnosisBronchospasm TreatmentCopingAlternative TherapiesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Bronchospasm Treatment Coping Alternative Therapies Frequently Asked Questions Bronchospasmsoccur when your airways constrict, or narrow, causing you to have difficulty breathing.Bronchospasm treatment usually starts with inhaled medications called bronchodilators. Bronchospasms can have a number of different causes, but some of the most common are asthma, allergies, and environmental irritants....

If you’re in the United States and buying your own health plan or enrolling in small group health coverage, you need to understand the metal-tier system. Underthe Affordable Care Act, all individual and small group health plans with effective dates of 2014 or later have to fit into one of four categories: bronze, silver, gold, or platinum (there’s an exception forcatastrophic planssold in the individual market). This article will explain how the metal tier classification works and how you can use it to help you select the health plan that will best fit your needs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverripe vs. RottenBenefitsDiabetes ConsiderationsAvoiding Food Waste Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overripe vs. Rotten Benefits Diabetes Considerations Avoiding Food Waste As a good source ofpotassiumandfiber, bananas can be a key part of a healthy diet. Though most people prefer the pristine yellow type, brown bananas have a lot to offer despite the way they look. Though they may not look perfect, you can eat brown bananas....