All diseases of the respiratory system are usually accompanied by a cough. This allows bronchi and easy to cleanse of excess sputum, pathogenic cells of bacteria and viruses, dust and allergens. But about 10% of diagnoses are caused by bronchitis without coughing. The danger of this disease is that it is difficult to diagnose at an early stage, whereas the inflammatory processes in the airway progress rapidly.
Can there be bronchitis without a cough?
The latent course of this pathology is found in only 3 cases:
- the onset (the first 3-5 days) of inflammation;
- defeat bronchioles;
- chronic form of the disease during remission.
Also, patients often wonder if acute bronchitis can occur without coughing. This is possible only at the earliest stage of the disease, when the amount of mucus secreted by the bronchi is not yet too great. After 4-7 days after the onset of the inflammatory process, a cough, in any case, will appear.
Similar to acute bronchitis, bronchiolitis or bronchiolar involvement occurs. Expectoration of mucus occurs in a few days (3-5), and a dry cough almost immediately becomes productive.
Thus, the described current is most characteristic for the third indicated form of the disease.
Symptoms of chronic bronchitis without coughing
It is very difficult to detect this pathology independently, as there are practically no signs of bronchitis during remission. Sometimes the following clinical manifestations are observed:
- increased body temperature;
- drowsiness and weakness;
- difficulty breathing, shortness of breath ;
- poor appetite.
Diagnosis of chronic bronchitis requires professional research. As a rule, X-rays or magnetic resonance imaging of the lungs are always performed.
How to treat bronchitis without coughing?
Therapy of the examined disease depends on its pathogen and is developed by the doctor. The following drugs are prescribed:
- antibiotics or antiviral agents;
- bronchodilators ;
- expectorant drugs;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antihistamines.
In addition, physiotherapeutic treatment, inhalation is required.
As supportive measures you can use natural remedies, for example, decoction of licorice root, herb-coltsfoot, camomile flowers and linden. It also helps to relieve inflammation and stimulates the clearance of bronchial secretion, a warm compote of dried fruit, dog rose tea and honey.