When to take Fluimucil®A?
Chronic Bronchitis
- Is a more serious inflammation of the airways in the lungs that develops over time
- Episodes of acute bronchitis that lasts for more than three months and sometimes up to several years
- The severe inflammation produces lots of phlegm that builds up in the airways making it difficult to breathe
- Most people with chronic bronchitis have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)
Symptoms
- Persistent cough with yellow, green or white phlegm
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Chills
- Chest discomfort
- Sinus congestion
- Bad breath
Causes
- Smoking – cigarettes or other forms of tobacco
- Most of those with chronic bronchitis have a history of smoking
- Polluted air, dust or fumes from the environment or workplace
Risk Factors
- Anyone can develop chronic bronchitis but people who are 45 years and older are more susceptible
- Smoking and existing lung disease
- Contact with dust, chemical fumes and vapors
- Air pollution, infections and allergies can worsen the symptoms
Treatment
- Stop smoking
- Cough medicines that are also able to treat inflamed airways and clear away phlegm such as a mucolytic agent like Fluimucil®A
- Medication to open the airways, making it easier to breath such as a bronchodilator
Best to consult your doctors for appropriate treatment