Patient's question:
My colleague has been experiencing difficulty breathing recently. I don't know if he has bronchitis or asthma. What are the differences between and asthma?Doctor's answer:
Chronic non-specific inflammation of the tracheal and bronchial mucosa and surrounding tissues, characterized by wheezing, is known as asthmatic bronchitis. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways caused by various inflammatory cells and cellular components, such as eosinophils, mast cells, and T lymphocytes.Regarding your colleague's condition, it is recommended that he be admitted to the hospital for additional thorough examinations to identify the underlying cause and initiate symptomatic treatment. Additionally, during this period, heavy physical labor and strenuous exercise should be avoided to prevent exacerbating symptoms of dyspnea.