Bronchitis is not a cold.
Bronchitis can be divided into acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is an acute inflammation of the bronchial mucosa caused by biological, physical and chemical stimuli or allergies, and is mainly characterized by coughing and sputum. Chronic bronchitis is a chronic non-specific inflammation of the trachea, bronchial mucosa and its surrounding tissues, with cough and sputum as the main symptoms, or with wheezing.
Cold is a common acute upper respiratory tract infectious diseases, mostly caused by viral infections, the main symptoms of runny nose, throat discomfort, cough, etc., with self-limiting. Therefore, bronchitis and colds are not a single disease.
Acute bronchitis is usually treated symptomatically, such as coughing and coughing up phlegm, and cough suppressants and phlegm remedies, such as aminoglutethimide, can be used. If there is a basis for bacterial infection, antibiotics, such as penicillin, are required. Chronic bronchitis in addition to symptomatic treatment, acute exacerbation also need to control the infection, can take antibiotics, such as levofloxacin, etc., if there is wheezing, but also need to calm the asthma treatment, such as aminophylline.
Bronchitis is not a cold, body discomfort, need to consult a doctor in time, clear diagnosis, active treatment, do not be careless delay.