The difference between wheezing bronchitis and asthma includes the nature of the disease, etiology, symptoms, treatment and other aspects.
1. Wheezing bronchitis: belongs to the more common acute bronchitis in infancy and childhood, mostly caused by viral infections, the main symptoms of coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, the treatment can be taken to stop coughing, phlegm and asthma, or with anti-infective treatment.
2. Asthma: a heterogeneous disease characterized by chronic airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness, the etiology of which is mostly related to genetic factors, environmental factors (e.g., allergenic factors, non-allergenic factors), etc., the symptoms of expiratory dyspnea with a rumbling sound, characterized by episodes or exacerbations at night and in the early hours of the morning.
Treatment of the acute stage take albuterol and terbutaline inhalation, intravenous application of glucocorticoids, theophyllines, chronic remission can take the application of inhaled glucocorticoids, leukotriene modulators, small doses of theophyllines, and so on.
Individuals can not judge between the above two, it is recommended to consult a physician in a timely manner after examination to clarify the condition, in order to more accurate treatment, do not self-medication, to avoid delays in the condition.