causes of bronchitis

Acute bronchitis refers simply to inflammation of the trachea or bronchial tree. The cause is usually infectious, but allergens and irritants can produce a similar clinical picture. The most common infectious agent is typically a virus.  That’s why antibiotics are ineffective.  However, over 80% of bronchitis patients are prescribed antibiotics.   It is estimated by the National Center for Health Statistics that 5% of the U.S. population experiences bronchitis each year. Instead of taking ineffective drugs that bring potentially serious side  effects doesn’t it make sense to do things to improve your immune system?  With a healthy immune system your body has [...]