One of the most unpleasant respiratory diseases is tracheitis. Signs of it often occur against the background of developing bronchitis and laryngitis.
What kind of disease is it, what causes it, how to treat tracheitis?
This disease can occur in acute or chronic form. Tracheitis, as the name implies, affects the area of the trachea and is localized mainly in it. Often, it can be combined with lesions of other parts of the respiratory tract.
This occurs quite often due to the location of the trachea between the larynx and bronchi. In this case, tracheitis can be an independent disease, and can become a complication of influenza or other infections, as well as the most common cold.
Signs
Signs characterizing tracheitis are primarily elevated body temperature and general weakness. In addition, breathing difficulties often accompany this disease, and as they develop, they become stronger. There is noise during exhalation, compression of the ribs. Specifically, these signs of tracheitis in children can lead to serious consequences. In addition, with such a disease, a cough naturally arises as a protective reaction of the body to irritants in the respiratory tract.
With tracheitis, it is deep, chest, but with all this can be dry. It arises from a slight cough and gradually turns into an attack. Often he appears at night. In addition, there are other signs characterizing tracheitis.
These are difficulties with swallowing, the
voice may
disappear for a while.
As mentioned above, the disease can develop against the background of infections, such as streptococcal, semophilic, pneumococcal. Influenza, enterovirus, as well as purely childhood diseases such as whooping cough, measles, and chickenpox also contribute to tracheitis. But these are the causes of the so-called "viral" form.
What can cause non-infectious tracheitis?
Signs of its occurrence occur when exposed to extreme temperatures. With a sharp hypothermia, inhalation of very hot dry air or, conversely, icy air, the trachea is damaged and, as a result, coughing begins, compression of the chest during breathing. Often, toxic substances become the cause of tracheitis.
So, prolonged inhalation of aerosols, household chemicals, dyes or varnishes can contribute to the development of this disease. Well, it is important to know that one of the causes of tracheitis may be a prolonged exposure to allergens in the respiratory tract.
Diagnosed: what needs to be done next?
To treat this disease, no doubt. To begin with, they carry out climatic treatment, and also practice oil inhalation. For both children and adults, warming is prescribed with mustard plasters or rubbing ointments. Inhalations with herbal preparations, eucalyptus or chamomile, menthol or peppermint are also very useful. Your doctor may also prescribe expectorants, such as syrups or pills. Such treatment is necessary in the presence of sputum in the trachea.
Tips
Well, the last thing worth mentioning is the prevention of the disease in children. To prevent its occurrence, a child needs to be tempered from childhood, spend more time with him in the fresh air, to promote his physical development, especially in winter sports. An important role is also played by good nutrition and intake of vitamins.
Conclusion
Now you know what tracheitis is. We examined the signs and treatment of this disease in detail, and also gave some practical advice that will help you protect yourself.