To know whether bronchitis is contagious or not, you need to know something about the types, causes, and symptoms of the disorder. What is Chronic Bronchitis? In chronic bronchitis, there is inflammation of the mucosal membranes of the bronchial tubes due to infection, a condition that leads to an excess in the production of mucus. This extra mucus disrupts the normal breathing processes by...

There are many times of the year when bronchial infections seem to increase. While not a researcher or medical professional, I have noticed that cold and rainy weather along with the changes in seasons, my kids seem to have more than their share of colds and flu like symptoms. Bronchitis, like many illnesses is broken down as either acute or short term, and chronic which is much longer....

The term "bronchitis" is derived from two Greek words "bronchos" and "itis," which mean "windpipe" and "inflammation," respectively. True to its name, bronchitis is a respiratory disorder characterized by inflammation of the windpipe and the large and small bronchi due to bacterial or viral infection or factors such as environmental pollution or cigarette smoking. Chronic bronchitis is the...

In this article on the bronchitis remedy eucalyptus, you will discover: What is eucalyptus? Why is eucalyptus a good bronchitis remedy? How to use eucalyptus as a bronchitis remedy? What Is Eucalyptus? The eucalyptus tree is native to Australia, it is also known as the fever tree. It has been used for thousands of years by the aborigines in Australia for its medicinal...