Is bronchitis hereditary? Parents must know this

Bronchitis is a common disease in daily life, which is characterized by a wide range of incidence and difficulty in cure. Therefore, many parents whose children suffer from this disease are worried about whether they will pass bronchitis on to their babies. In fact, bronchitis is not hereditary and it is not contagious.

1. Is bronchitis hereditary?

The pathological characteristics of bronchitis are bronchial gland hyperplasia and increased mucus secretion. Clinically, there are symptoms such as cough or wheezing that last for more than three months each time for more than two consecutive years. Symptoms are mild in the early stages, but become more severe in the late stages. Symptoms persist all year round, regardless of the season. Disease progression may lead to complications such as obstructive pulmonary emphysema and cor pulmonale, which seriously affect work and health.

Therefore, bronchitis is not an infectious disease, will not be transmitted to other people, and it is not a hereditary disease, so please rest assured. Although bronchitis is not contagious or hereditary, it has many harmful effects and we cannot underestimate it. Active treatment is the key, otherwise it will be life-threatening over time.

2. Bronchitis is very harmful, and daily prevention is necessary

1. Avoid poisons and eliminate allergies: Harmful gases and poisons such as sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, dust, etc. will aggravate the condition. The gas emitted by the coal stove in the home can induce coughing and asthma. The kitchen and living room should be ventilated to keep the indoor air fresh. At the same time, the indoor and outdoor environment should be kept clean and sanitary, dirt should be removed in time, and allergens should be eliminated.

2. Get adequate rest: You must stay in bed and rest when you have fever or cough or asthma, otherwise it will increase the burden on your heart and worsen the condition; when the fever gradually subsides and the cough or asthma is alleviated, you can get out of bed and move around slightly. Participating in appropriate activities or labor at ordinary times is also one of the key points of bronchitis care.

3. Keep exercising: When caring for bronchitis, you can also choose medical exercises, Tai Chi, Five Animal Exercises and other programs according to your own physical condition. Keeping in exercise can improve the body's disease resistance. The amount of activity should be moderate without obvious shortness of breath, accelerated heartbeat and excessive fatigue.