Nowadays, common diseases that occur with symptoms that are not characteristic of them have become increasingly common. Colds began to occur without fever. Bronchitis is no exception. But why does this disease occur without a characteristic symptom, and how can it be treated for an adult?
Regular bronchitis is caused by bacteria or viruses. These viruses usually cause an increase in body temperature. But there are other cases. If there is no temperature with bronchitis, then this is alarming. Can you have bronchitis without fever? Bronchitis can also occur in a milder form, i.e. without increasing the temperature.
Forms
- Spicy. This form of bronchitis without fever is very rare. Viral infections enter the body, and the likelihood of a person with impaired bronchial clearance function becoming ill is very high. The cough not only bothers you during the day, but also often torments you at night. The more the disease develops, the more the amount of sputum begins to increase. The sputum is initially yellow and then green. A runny nose, general malaise, and weakness appear. This form of the disease lasts from 10 to 20 days.
- Bronchitis is obstructive . At first it begins to develop as a normal form. But after a couple of days a cough appears, and soon shortness of breath appears; it is very difficult to exhale when breathing. Wheezing can be heard from afar. This form can appear in both adults and children. Accompanied by temperature or occur without it. You can read about the treatment of obstructive bronchitis in adults here.
- Recurrent form . Most often, children before school suffer from this disease. And the virus enters the body 3 or 4 times a year. In this regard, the body gets used to the disease, so there may be no temperature.
- Plastic form . If this form of bronchitis occurs, a cast may form in the bronchi. It clogs the lumen in the organ, which causes difficulty breathing, coughing, and pain in the sides. It is interesting that these symptoms are accompanied by normal body temperature, or, conversely, a decrease occurs.
- Chronical bronchitis. It develops into this form when the cough persists for several months. Doctors talk about this form when the cough torments at least 3 months a year. In autumn and winter, the disease worsens. Coughs can be very similar to asthma attacks. Chronic bronchitis affects the deeper layers of the bronchi and scarring occurs. As a result, lung tissue may also be affected. It is better not to allow such a protracted form. Read what chronic bronchitis code is according to ICD-10 here.
Having studied these forms of the disease, you can understand the reasons why fever occurs:
- form and complexity of the disease;
- individual characteristics of the body.
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If the disease is neglected, complications may arise. With improper or untimely treatment, the disease intensifies. The most important thing is that a chronic form may appear. Complications may include:
- bronchopneumonia;
- emphysema;
- pneumonia;
- acute respiratory failure;
- inflammation of other organs where bacteria and infection could enter.
Clinical picture of the disease
The leading role in the etiology of acute bronchitis belongs to viral and bacterial infectious agents.
[Allergic etiology of bronchitis] is rare among adults. With the development of acute inflammation of the bronchial mucosa of infectious origin, symptoms of the development of intoxication of the general body are characteristic.
Intoxication of the body has the following symptoms:
- [increased body temperature];
- soreness in muscles and joints;
- headaches;
- severe general weakness;
- rapid onset of fatigue;
- feeling tired;
- feeling of general malaise.
The increase in body temperature depends on what infectious agent caused the disease.
So, with parainfluenza and influenza viruses in patients, the temperature rises to a significant level ( up to 39 - 40 ° C ), and with rhinovirus and adenovirus infections, the temperature rises to 38.5 ° C.
When chronic bronchitis develops, patients may have no increase in temperature at all, or there may be a slight increase in body temperature.
Then symptoms typical of bronchitis develop. On the first day of acute bronchitis, the patient develops a dry cough without sputum production.
Symptoms of cough can be in the form of paroxysmal, hacking cough, which disrupts the normal functioning of patients. Also, symptoms of cough may be accompanied by pain in the chest.
With viral etiologies, patients also experience damage to other organs of the respiratory tract. Their inflammation includes the following symptoms:
- runny nose;
- pain in the throat;
- redness of the mucous membranes of the oropharynx;
- hoarseness of voice.
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After a few days, adults develop the following symptoms:
- intoxication is reduced;
- a wet cough with phlegm appears;
- After sputum discharge, patients experience some relief in breathing.
Viral processes are characterized by the presence of mucous discharge, transparent or light in color. And for bacterial processes, the discharge is characterized by the appearance of a greenish color, and it is viscous.
If the patient had clear sputum, and later it became purulent, then this indicates the addition of bacterial flora.
With the development of obstruction of the lumens of the bronchi in adults, symptoms of obstructive bronchitis occur.
Obstruction manifests itself in the form of shortness of breath; it is difficult for the patient to exhale fully. In this case, various dry whistling rales appear in the lungs.
Acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tree is completely cured after 10-14 days . The clinical picture of chronic simple bronchitis looks like periods of exacerbation and remission of the disease.
During the remission stage of simple bronchitis, the patient has no signs of illness. But he develops frequent exacerbations; the exacerbation stage is characterized by the appearance of all the symptoms of an acute process.
[The obstructive form of chronic bronchial inflammation] is characterized by its gradual development, with an increase in all symptoms, in the absence of treatment and continued exposure to negative factors.
At the beginning, adult patients notice the appearance of a cough only after getting up in the morning, and then it becomes constant, and the amount of sputum produced increases.
During periods of exacerbation, patients cough more frequently, the amount of sputum produced increases, and the sputum becomes purulent in nature.
An obligatory symptom is shortness of breath of an expiratory type (exhalation lengthens, difficulties arise only on exhalation).
For a long time, patients do not pay any attention to the presence of slight shortness of breath; it occurs only when the load is higher than usual.
But in the future, the degree of obstruction continues to increase and shortness of breath occurs even with normal, habitual loads for the patient.
In severe stages, patients experience severe shortness of breath, due to which they even lose the ability to self-care. The disease can lead to disability of the patient.
In the presence of obstruction, noisy, wheezing breathing can be heard in patients during the expiratory phase.
If you experience symptoms of bronchitis, you must consult a specialist and undergo a full examination and receive treatment.
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Symptoms and signs
- Sore throat.
- A constant cough that lasts for quite a long time.
- Plaque in the throat on the tonsils, but the throat does not turn red.
- Appetite disappears, skin turns pale.
- At times the patient gets better, but symptoms may recur.
When bronchitis is dangerous:
- treatment started late;
- recommendations prescribed by the doctor are not followed;
- the patient's immunity is weakened;
- smoking and bad habits.
To prevent complications, you need to consult a specialist in time. It is best to get tested, then the cause of the disease will be clear. If it turns out that bronchitis is obstructive, then you need to take a course of antibiotics. If the cause is viruses, then antiviral drugs will help.
We recommend that you read about the treatment of bronchitis with antibiotics in adults in this material.
Obstructive bronchitis
This type is a consequence of acute respiratory viral infections, acute respiratory infections, and cigarette abuse. The symptoms are as follows:
- A cough that prevents the patient from performing normal daily activities.
- Severe shortness of breath from any physical activity, resulting in rapid fatigue.
- The chronic form of obstructive bronchitis reduces the patient’s immunity to such an extent that the body cannot continue to fight the disease, which is why the person does not experience an increase in temperature in the future.
- Characteristic wheezing and inability to exhale deeply.
Timely treatment of this form of bronchitis prevents complications such as emphysema and pneumonia, respiratory failure, and pneumonia.
Treatment
How are they treated? Treatment of bronchitis without fever will be almost the same as with fever. The only thing that needs to be excluded from treatment is taking antipyretic drugs.
- Antibacterial and antiviral drugs. The medicine is prescribed depending on the causative agent of the disease.
- It is necessary to eliminate an important symptom – cough. If it is dry, then you need to start taking medications that will increase the amount of sputum and its discharge. Don't forget to drink plenty of fluids. Inhalations are used if the cough is very painful.
- Use of anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Stimulating treatment is prescribed if bronchitis is recurrent or chronic.
- It is necessary to adhere to a diet. It is better to exclude foods that will irritate the throat, as well as salty, spicy foods. Drinking plenty of water in the form of water, fruit drinks, tea, compotes is simply necessary.
- Physiotherapy: UHF, paraffin. Inhalations are also very important for those suffering from bronchitis.
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Use of expectorants
If these drugs are not used, treatment of the disease may be delayed. These medications will help eliminate the source of inflammation. When taking expectorants, water accumulates, which improves the discharge of sputum without expending the body's energy. The most important thing is to choose the right drug. They can be divided into 2 types:
- Drugs that have a reflex effect.
- Direct acting drugs.
The first group includes those substances that have an effect on the entire body as a whole. As a result, the sputum liquefies and leaves the body. Such medicines include herbal preparations. The composition should include licorice root, thyme herb, and marshmallow root.
The second group of drugs acts on the glands of the bronchi themselves, and affects the physicochemical properties of sputum. Typically, such products are used for inhalation. If you suffer from a dry cough, you need to take reflex medications. For wet coughs, it is necessary to use products that directly affect sputum.
Another drug prescribed for the treatment of bronchitis is Bronchomunal P.
Inhalations for an adult
It is good to use herbs such as sage, chamomile, mint, and fennel for the solution. And plants such as coltsfoot, birch, juniper, and fir leaves have an anti-inflammatory effect. Essential oils of coriander and basil together are highly effective. But a remedy such as potato peels has a quick effect, and, perhaps, this is the simplest remedy.
Now in pharmacies you can find an inhaler called a nebulizer. It greatly simplifies the procedure and allows you to use a variety of herbal mixtures. This device helps to spray herbal vapors into the lungs and bronchi. But you need to know that when using a nebulizer, some antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs should not be used. This is due to the fact that ultrasonic waves can destroy some drugs.
Compresses without temperature
Compresses help relieve cough spasms, resulting in improved sputum discharge, they stimulate the body and improve the immune system. Compresses in the absence of fever are very effective.
To make a compress, you need to take:
- parchment paper;
- tissue paper;
- a warm blanket.
What can be used as the active ingredient? Melted honey with the addition of essential oils and black radish juice is quite effective. Boiled potatoes in crushed form are also often used. A compress can be used if there is no damage to the chest. Otherwise, after applying the compress, dermatitis may begin to develop. After applying a compress, it is better to immediately wrap yourself in a warm blanket. In this case, the action will be effective.
Mustard plasters
This remedy is similar to compresses, but is considered more effective. You can make them at home. You need to take 1 tbsp. l. honey, 1 tbsp. l. mustard powder and 1 tbsp. l. flour. You can add 1 tbsp to the mixture. l. vegetable oil, put the mustard mixture in the oven at 50 degrees and heat. The result will be a dough-like mixture. It needs to be divided into 2 parts and applied either on the chest or on the back.
Decoctions, infusions, mixtures for bronchitis
Treatment of bronchitis in adults with folk remedies:
- Aloe and honey. This remedy is very old and well tested. Aloe leaves need to be crushed, you can use a blender. The pulp should be about 500 ml. Melted lard should also be taken in an amount of 500 ml. Mix all this with 1 kg of honey. Half a kilogram of grated chocolate is added to the mixture. All ingredients are placed in a saucepan and placed on low heat. The mixture is brought to a temperature of 45 degrees, the consistency will become homogeneous. The product must be constantly stirred. This remedy must be taken before meals. The minimum number of receptions is 3 times. Chocolate and honey kill the bitter taste of aloe, so the product seems quite tasty.
- Pine resin. You need to take 200 g of resin, 200 g of vegetable oil, 200 g of honey, 200 g of beeswax. All ingredients are placed in a saucepan and placed on fire. Do not allow it to boil. The result is a homogeneous suspension. How to take this remedy? 1 tsp. before meals, be sure to drink it with warm milk.
- Breast collection. You can make this collection yourself or purchase it at a pharmacy. The composition includes coltsfoot, plantain, mint, pine buds, calendula, oregano. Herbs need to be brewed and drunk every day, 150 ml. The course of treatment is until the disease disappears completely. No side effects from the composition of the breast collection were observed.
- Onion jam . Half a kilogram of onion needs to be ground using a meat grinder or blender. Place 400 g of sugar, 1 liter of water and onion in a saucepan. Place the pan on low heat and cook the jam for 3 hours. After the time has passed, cool the jam and add 100 g of honey, mix well. Eat 1 tbsp 6 times a day. l. Onion jam is stored in the refrigerator. But you need to use the product only warm, that is, the jam should be at room temperature.
