Pathophysiology of Bronchitis
Pathophysiology of Bronchitis Acute bronchitis may arise in a single attack or may arise again as an acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis . In the upper respiratory tract infection, usually viral, is often the beginning of acute bronchitis attacks. Doctors will diagnose chronic bronchitis if the client has a cough or sputum production for several days + 3 months in 1 year and at least 2 years in a row. Bronchitis arise as a result of exposure to infectious agents and non-infectious (especially cigarette tobacco.) Irritants will cause an inflammatory response that will cause vasodilatation, congestion, mucosal edema and bronchospasme. Clients with chronic bronchitis will experience: Increasing the size and number of mucous glands in the large bronchi, which will increase mucus production. More viscous mucus. Cilliary malfunctions which could reduce mucus clearance mechanisms. Therefore, "mucocilliary defense" of lung damage and increase the propensity for infection. Wh...