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Wheezing Bronchitis: When to See a Doctor for Your
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[size=4][b]Wheezing Bronchitis - When to See a Doctor for Your Bronchitis Symptoms[/b][/size][hr]
Quote:Bronchitis symptoms will most commonly begin to be manifest following a bout of the flu or the common cold. The body can't manage to heal itself fully, and symptoms such as heavy coughing will begin to be manifest, this coughing could be dry, or phlegmy. The cough produced by bronchitis treatment is needed to your overall health and wellbeing for several weeks, also bringing with it the possibility of pain in the chest and abdomen, as well as difficulty breathing to the point of wheezing.

[list][*]Advil, Tylenol, and aspirin are three of the most often used medications to treat bronchitis symptoms.[*]However, aspirin is not advised for anyone eighteen years old or younger.[*]A complication known as Reye's Syndrome can occur which could be fatal.[*]Drinking a lot of liquids can help to avoid the dehydration normally associated with fever.[*]It can also relieve an irritated throat from constant coughing.[*]Another treatment for the cough is over the counter cough suppressants.[*]These bronchitis symptoms persist for two weeks or longer or if your fever persists for several days you should see a doctor.[*]He or she will check for signs of pneumonia.[*]You should immediately see a doctor if at any time you cough up blood or see any signs of blood in your phlegm such as a rusty color.[*]If your doctor diagnoses a virus there is little you can do because antibiotics do not fight viruses.[*]In fact, misuse of antibiotics contributes to the development of drug resistant bacteria.[*]You simply need to rest and wait for your body's own defenses to defeat the infection naturally.[*]However you can take medications to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis such as cough and fever.[*]The results of one reading this composition is a good understanding on the topic of Wheezing Bronchitis.[*]So do go ahead and read this to learn more about Wheezing Bronchitis.[/list]

The fluoroquinolones are a relatively new group of antibiotics. Fluoroquinolones were first introduced in 1986, but they are really modified quinolones, a class of antibiotics, whose accidental discovery occurred in the early 1960. :o.

The fluoroquinolones are a family of synthetic, broad-spectrum antibacterial agents with bactericidal activity. The parent of the group is nalidixic acid, discovered in 1962 by Lescher and colleagues. The first fluoroquinolones were widely used because they were the only orally administered agents available for the treatment of serious infections caused by gram-negative organisms, including Pseudomonas species. In addition to what we had mentioned in the previous paragraph, much more has to be said about Bronchitis. If space permits, we will state everything about it.

[size=large][b]Gastrointestinal Effects[/b][/size][hr]The most common adverse events experienced with fluoroquinolone administration are gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain), which occur in 1 to 5% of patients. CNS effects. Headache, dizziness, and drowsiness have been reported with all fluoroquinolones. Insomnia was reported in 3-7% of patients with ofloxacin. Severe CNS effects, including seizures, have been reported in patients receiving trovafloxacin. Seizures may develop within 3 to 4 days of therapy but resolve with drug discontinuation. Although seizures are infrequent, fluoroquinolones should be avoided in patients with a history of convulsion, cerebral trauma, or anoxia. No seizures have been reported with levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin, and gemifloxacin. With the older non-fluorinated quinolones neurotoxic symptoms such as dizziness occurred in about 50% of the patients. Phototoxicity. Exposure to ultraviolet A rays from direct or indirect sunlight should be avoided during treatment and several days (5 days with sparfloxacin) after the use of the drug. The degree of phototoxic potential of fluoroquinolones is as follows: lomefloxacin > sparfloxacin > ciprofloxacin > norfloxacin = ofloxacin = levofloxacin = gatifloxacin = moxifloxacin. Musculoskeletal effects. Concern about the development of musculoskeletal effects, evident in animal studies, has led to the contraindication of fluoroquinolones for routine use in children and in women who are pregnant or lactating. Tendon damage (tendinitis and tendon rupture). Although fluoroquinolone-related tendinitis generally resolves within one week of discontinuation of therapy, spontaneous ruptures have been reported as long as nine months after cessation of fluoroquinolone use. Potential risk factors for tendinopathy include age >50 years, male gender, and concomitant use of corticosteroids. Hepatoxicity. Trovafloxacin use has been associated with rare liver damage, which prompted the withdrawal of the oral preparations from the U.S. market. However, the IV preparation is still available for treatment of infections so serious that the benefits outweigh the risks. Cardiovascular effects. The newer quinolones have been found to produce additional toxicities to the heart that were not found with the older compounds. Evidence suggests that sparfloxacin and grepafloxacin may have the most cardiotoxic potential. Hypoglycemia/Hyperglycemia. Recently, rare cases of hypoglycemia have been reported with gatifloxacin and ciprofloxacin in patients also receiving oral diabetic medications, primarily sulfonylureas. Although hypoglycemia has been reported with other fluoroquinolones (levofloxacin and moxifloxacin), the effects have been mild. Hypersensitivity. Hypersensitivity reactions occur only occasionally during quinolone therapy and are generally mild to moderate in severity, and usually resolve after treatment is stopped. This is a systematic presentation on the uses and history of Chronic Bronchitis. Use it to understand more about Chronic Bronchitis and it's functioning. Smile

Urinary tract infections (norfloxacin, lomefloxacin, enoxacin, ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, gatifloxacin, trovafloxacin) Lower respiratory tract infections (lomefloxacin, ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, trovafloxacin) Skin and skin-structure infections (ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, trovafloxacin) Urethral and cervical gonococcal infections (norfloxacin, enoxacin, ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, trovafloxacin) Prostatitis (norfloxacin, ofloxacin, trovafloxacin) Acute sinusitis (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin (Avelox), trovafloxacin) Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (levofloxacin, sparfloxacin (Zagam), gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, trovafloxacin) Community-acquired pneumonia (levofloxacin, sparfloxacin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, trovafloxacin)

All of the fluoroquinolones are effective in treating urinary tract infections caused by susceptible organisms. They are the first-line treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis in patients who cannot tolerate sulfonamides or TMP, who live in geographic areas with known resistance > 10% to 20% to TMP-SMX, or who have risk factors for such resistance. Once you are through reading what is written here on Chronic Bronchitis, have you considered recollecting what has been written and writing them down? This way, you are bound to have a better understanding on Chronic Bronchitis.

[size=large][b]First Generation[/b][/size][hr]The first-generation agents include cinoxacin and nalidixic acid, which are the oldest and least often used quinolones. These drugs had poor systemic distribution and limited activity and were used primarily for gram-negative urinary tract infections. Cinoxacin and nalidixic acid require more frequent dosing than the newer quinolones, and they are more susceptible to the development of bacterial resistance. Chronic Bronchitis is the substance of this composition. Without Chronic Bronchitis, there would not have been much to write and think about over here!

Second-generation agents include ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, lomefloxacin, norfloxacin and ofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is the most potent fluoroquinolone against P. aeruginosa. Ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin are the most widely used second-generation quinolones because of their availability in oral and intravenous formulations and their broad set of FDA-labeled indications. Smile

[size=large][b]Classification of Fluoroquinolones[/b][/size][hr]As a group, the fluoroquinolones have excellent in vitro activity against a wide range of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The newest fluoroquinolones have enhanced activity against gram-positive bacteria with only a minimal decrease in activity against gram-negative bacteria. Their expanded gram-positive activity is especially important because it includes significant activity against Streptococcus pneumoniae.

[size=large][b]Second Generation[/b][/size][hr]The second-generation fluoroquinolones have increased gram-negative activity, as well as some gram-positive and atypical pathogen coverage. Compared with first-generation quinolones, these drugs have broader clinical applications in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis, sexually transmitted diseases, selected pneumonias and skin infections.

Because of their expanded antimicrobial spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolones are useful in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia, acute sinusitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, which are their primary FDA-labeled indications. The third-generation fluoroquinolones include levofloxacin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin and sparfloxacin. The title of this composition could be rightly be Bronchitis. This is because what is mentioned here is mostly about Bronchitis.

[size=large][b]Conditions Treated With Fluoroquinolones: Indications and Uses[/b][/size][hr]The newer fluoroquinolones have a wider clinical use and a broader spectrum of antibacterial activity including gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Some of the newer fluoroquinolones have an important role in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and intra-abdominal infections. The serum elimination half-life of the fluoroquinolones range from 3 -20 hours, allowing for once or twice daily dosing.

[i]Fluoroquinolones disadvantages: Tendonitis or tendon rupture Multiple drug interactions Not used in children Newer quinolones produce additional toxicities to the heart that were not found with the older agents[/i]

The newer fluoroquinolones have a wider clinical use and a broader spectrum of antibacterial activity including gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Some of the newer fluoroquinolones have an important role in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and intra-abdominal infections. A substantial amount of the words here are all inter-connected to and about Chronic Bronchitis. Understand them to get an overall understanding on Chronic Bronchitis. :o.

Because of concern about hepatotoxicity, trovafloxacin therapy should be reserved for life- or limb-threatening infections requiring inpatient treatment (hospital or long-term care facility), and the drug should be taken for no longer than 14 days. We hope you develop a better understanding of Bronchitis on completion of this article on Bronchitis. Only if the article is understood is it's benefit reached. Big Grin.

[size=large][b]Third Generation[/b][/size][hr]The third-generation fluoroquinolones are separated into a third class because of their expanded activity against gram-positive organisms, particularly penicillin-sensitive and penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae, and atypical pathogens such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae. Although the third-generation agents retain broad gram-negative coverage, they are less active than ciprofloxacin against Pseudomonas species. Big Grin.

[size=large][b]Fluoroquinolones are Approved for Use Only in People Older Than 18[/b][/size][hr]They can affect the growth of bones, teeth, and cartilage in a child or fetus. The FDA has assigned fluoroquinolones to pregnancy risk category C, indicating that these drugs have the potential to cause teratogenic or embryocidal effects. Giving fluoroquinolones during pregnancy is not recommended unless the benefits justify the potential risks to the fetus. These agents are also excreted in breast milk and should be avoided during breast-feeding if at all possible. Saying that all that is written here is all there is on Bronchitis would be an understatement. Very much more has to be learnt and propagated bout Bronchitis.

[size=large][b]Side Effects[/b][/size][hr]The fluoroquinolones as a class are generally well tolerated. Most adverse effects are mild in severity, self-limited, and rarely result in treatment discontinuation. However, they can have serious adverse effects.

[size=large][b]Fluoroquinolones Advantages:[/b][/size][hr]Ease of administration Daily or twice daily dosing Excellent oral absorption Excellent tissue penetration Prolonged half-lives Significant entry into phagocytic cells Efficacy Overall safety Even if you are a stranger in the world of Bronchitis, once you are through with this article, you will no longer have to consider yourself to be a stranger in it!

Alternative medicine offers many safe, natural, and easy ways to help you combat fatigue and achieve optimal good health. There is nothing more disheartening than feeling tired or sleepy while others around you are active and energetic. Fatigue can result from lack of sleep, poor nutrition, or stress. Fatigue leads to decreased productivity in the workplace and unhappiness at home for those who do not have the energy to keep up with their friends, family, and coworkers.

Ronald P. Smolin is President of the Good Health Group of America LLC. The associate editor Stephen T. Landis is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a health & nutrition editor for the Good Health Group of America LLC. Learning about things is what we are living here for now. So try to get to know as much about everything, including Bronchitis whenever possible.

A well-formulated multivitamin is the best way to start.'Multivitamins can fill in the gaps where your diet does not necessarily provide you with adequate amounts of every nutrient you need.'For healthy adults, a good multivitamin can be the perfect complement to a normal diet.'In addition, a multivitamin provides extra amounts of nutrients like vitamin B, which is difficult for the body to maintain, and lycopene, which is important for prostate health.

Along with lowering blood pressure and increasing endurance, astragalus is used in chemotherapy patients to fight symptoms of immune deficiency.'In people with severe heart disease, astragalus may have antioxidant benefits.'Traditionally, astragalus is recommended for patients with chronic infections or cold symptoms. People always think that they know everything about everything; however, it should be known that no one is perfect in everything. There is never a limit to learning; even learning about Bronchitis.

[list][*]Herbs and supplements come in pill form and are usually taken about once per day.[*]The advantage to using herbs and supplements is that, unlike prescription drugs, there are no dangerous side effects. Big Grin[/list]

Goldenseal root is often combined with echinacea to boost the immune system.'The active component of goldenseal is berberine, a substance which fights infections and which is used in Chinese herbal medicine to treat upset stomach and diarrhea.'By assisting the body in digestion and immune response, goldenseal, combined with echinacea, helps relieve the immune system's weakness as a result of fatigue. The best way of gaining knowledge about Bronchitis is by reading as much about it as possible. This can be best done through the Internet.

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Ligusticum porteri, also known as osha, is most often used to treat cold symptoms.'It has a soothing effect on the throat and also alleviates indigestion.'When fatigue starts to wear on the immune system, common cold and flu viruses have a better chance of attacking the body, but supplements like ligusticum porter can help prevent this breakdown from occurring. Never be reluctant to admit that you don't know. There is no one who knows everything. So if you don't know much about Bronchitis, all that has to be done is to read up on it!

[i]The following herbs may be combined with a multivitamin for fatigue relief:'goldenseal root, echinacea, shiitake mushrooms, German chamomile, burdock root, licorice, ligusticum, astragalus, and lomatium.[/i]

Burdock root is known to herbalists as the most effective blood purifier.'Research indicates that burdock root may have anti-microbial properties; this would explain its reputation for clearing the bloodstream of harmful toxins. When doing an assignment on Bronchitis, it is always better to look up and use matter like the one given here. Your assignment turns out to be more interesting and colorful this way.

Lomatium dissectum is an herbal remedy shown to have some effect on a variety of viral and bacterial infections, including Hepatitis C, influenza, AIDS, HIV, chronic fatigue, bronchitis, sinusitis, and colds. Variety is the spice of life. So we have added as much variety as possible to this matter on Bronchitis to make it's reading relevant, and interesting!

German Chamomile belongs to the same family as echinacea, and it provides many of the same benefits.'Chamomile is generally used to treat upset stomach and upper respiratory infections, but it has been used to treat a variety of other conditions as well.'Importantly, chamomile is traditionally used to treat insomnia, menstrual cramps, and tension.'Chamomile can thus help to relieve some of the anxieties of fatigue.

[i]Licorice is used primarily to treat stomach ulcers and bronchitis, but it is also used as a soothing agent.'Recent studies suggest that licorice may prevent the spread of cancer cells in patients with breast cancer. [/i]

Shiitake mushrooms are used as a treatment for hepatitis B, HIV, and stomach cancers, among other conditions.'The key compound of Shiitake mushrooms is called lentinan.'Lentinan helps the immune system by activating the body's T cells, white blood cells produced by the Thymus and essential to the immune response.'Combined with raw Thymus concentrate, these two ingredients provide healthy assistance to the immune system.
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