Although bronchopneumonia and bronchiolitis are the same as respiratory tract infectious diseases, but the difference is more, mainly including the cause of the disease, the site of involvement, treatment methods.
1. Etiology: bronchopneumonia bacterial infection is common, followed by viruses, fungi, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and other pathogens can also cause lung infections; while bronchiectasis is mainly infected by viruses and Mycoplasma pneumoniae and other pathogens, bacterial infections are relatively rare, and in addition to the above etiology, it also has to do with irritating gases, cold air, or seasonal changes and other physical and chemical factors.
2. Involved parts: bronchopneumonia mainly involves the alveoli and interstitium at the distal end of the trachea; bronchiectasis mainly involves the bronchial mucosa and surrounding tissues at all levels.
3. Treatment: Bronchopneumonia is given targeted treatment according to different causes, mainly giving anti-infective treatment such as amoxicillin and levofloxacin, supplemented by symptomatic treatment such as relieving cough (e.g. dextromethorphan) and resolving phlegm (e.g. aminobromine); bronchiectasis is mainly treated by symptomatic treatment, including relieving cough, resolving phlegm, and calming asthma.
Bronchopneumonia and bronchitis are different in many aspects, if cough, cough and other respiratory symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible to clarify the cause of the disease, to give appropriate treatment, the above drugs need to be standardized under the guidance of professional physicians and pharmacists.