3.Is It Chronic Sinusitis? – Bronchitis

Sometimes people mistakenly believe that they are suffering from bronchitis when in fact it is chronic sinusitis that they are suffering from. During this type of infection, the lining of one or more of your cavities, which are in the bones that are around your nose, are infected.

The confusion of this condition with that of bronchitis is easy to make that is because chronic sinusitis has the same type of mucus discharge. Here, it is usually a yellow or green postnasal discharge that is significantly thick.

In addition, there is a cough that happens when you try to drain the mucus from your throat. That mucus is actually coming from your sinuses which are draining into your throat.

Although the two conditions sound like they have the same symptoms, its important to notice where the mucus is coming from as well as your secondary symptoms, which most do not find in chronic sinusitis. Consult your doctor to insure you are treating the right condition.

Is It Chronic Bronchitis?

As we mentioned, acute and chronic bronchitis are two different things.

Throughout this book, we’ll show you the differences between each. As for symptoms, there is a difference between chronic bronchitis and acute bronchitis and you should know about them.

Some of the symptoms that are signs of chronic bronchitis include these symptoms:

 a cough that doesn’t go away and is accompanied with sputum

 A cough that won’t go away during the winter months but does go away during the summer

 You may feel breathless with or without exerting yourself.

 Mild chest pain is also common

 Other symptoms that are similar to that of bronchitis in its acute form include a mild fever, excessive mucus, and coughing.

 Clubbed fingers can also be a sign of chronic bronchitis

 You may experience episodes of acute bronchitis

By working with your doctor, you can determine if what you have is that of chronic bronchitis or another condition. If in fact it is determined that you have a chronic condition, which means that your condition will continue to happen, over and over, it is essential that you find the help that you need in getting the relief that’s necessary.

Without the proper help for your condition, you’ll face conditions that can worsen as well as interfere with your health in the long term. Yet, for those that suffer from chronic conditions such as that of chronic bronchitis, there is help available that can lessen the frequency of what you face as well as improve the severity of it.