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Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis

Cost for treatment

Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
1586.88
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
2145.42
Pulmonary rehabilitation
798.92

Academic Hospital Augustinerinnen Cologne

10/10
location_onGermany, Cologne

Department of Pulmonology

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Academic Hospital Augustinerinnen Cologne ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The medical facility is the academic hospital of the University of Cologne, thanks to which it provides the highly effective treatment using the very latest medical advances.
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
5991.66
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6858.18

University Hospital Heidelberg

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Heidelberg

Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pulmonology

According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
0
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
0

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

8.7/10
location_onGermany, Aachen

Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Angiology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6783.01
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
7900.09

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

10/10

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pulmonology, Allergology, Endocrinology and Diabetology

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6332
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
7289.35

University Hospital Jena

8.9/10
location_onGermany, Jena

Department of Cardiology, Angiology, Pulmonology and Intensive Care

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6865.48
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
8080.7

University Hospital Würzburg

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Würzburg

Department of Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology and Pulmonology

According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6351.84
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
7203.74

University Hospital Duesseldorf

9.5/10
location_onGermany, Duesseldorf

Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Angiology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6802.84
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
8045.2

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

10/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Pulmonology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6898.89
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
7892.78

Charite University Hospital Berlin

9/10
location_onGermany, Berlin

Department of Pulmonology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
8414.78
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
9895.17

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

9.6/10
location_onGermany, Halle

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Pulmonology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6307.99
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
7325.89

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

8.6/10
location_onGermany, Marburg

Department of Pulmonology

The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
5984.35
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6947.96

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pulmonology

The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6927.08
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
8080.7

University Hospital Bonn

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Bonn

Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pulmonology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6860.26
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
8064

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

9.1/10
location_onGermany, Dresden

Department of Pulmonology

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
7605.68
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
9101.73

University Hospital Giessen UKGM

9.5/10
location_onGermany, Giessen

Department of Pulmonology, Internal Intensive Care, Infectology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology

The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6133.64
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
7009.56

HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Wuppertal

Department of Pulmonology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
Diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
6341.4
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis
7256.98
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About the disease

Chronic obstructive bronchitis is a long-term inflammation of the bronchi, also known as bronchial tubes. These tubes, also called airways, are responsible for carrying air to the lungs. When these airways become chronically inflamed due to other respiratory infections, the bronchial tubes form mucous, causing constant irritation to the bronchi and, subsequently, the lungs. Other manifestations of chronic obstructive bronchitis are long-term coughing, fever and shortness of breath.

Obstruction is usually partial but enough to prevent the required amount of oxygen from reaching the lungs, causing the sufferer breathing difficulties. Chronic obstructive bronchitis develops when mucus has been accumulating in the bronchial tubes for a long time and it has become difficult for the sufferer to completely cough it up.

This condition usually develops as a result of smoking. The likelihood of someone developing this particular type of bronchitis rises if they smoke while suffering from another respiratory infection. Smoking causes mucous to accumulate more intensely. Other common causes of chronic obstructive bronchitis include breathing in air pollutants, fumes and dust, which irritate the bronchial tubes. For instance, chronic obstructive bronchitis was very common in England during the Industrial Revolution, when the amount of fumes and adverse pollutants skyrocketed due to the increased amount of factories. To this day, it is very important for workers in certain factories to wear protective masks to avoid the detrimental effect of pollutants on the lungs.

Symptoms

  • Coughing up mucous
  • Frequent respiratory infections
  • Chest pain
  • Fever
  • Dry, painful cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Wheezing

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will use a stethoscope to listen to the patient’s breathing. If any strange cracking sounds can be heard, this can be an indicator of pneumonia.
  • A blood test can find out whether the patient has contracted an infection.
  • A lung function test can find out if there is an obstruction in the bronchial tubes and assess how well the patient can breathe.
  • A chest X-ray is performed to examine the patient’s bronchial tubes and to determine how much the airways have been obstructed. This will then help the doctor to decide on the best course of action.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment should be enough to get a patient with chronic obstructive bronchitis breathing normally again.
  • A bronchodilator may be prescribed, to dilate the bronchial tubes to their normal size.
  • Steroids may be prescribed to clear away the mucus.
  • Oxygen therapy may be prescribed in serious cases, whereby the patient uses an oxygen mask and tank.
  • If chronic obstructive bronchitis resulted from a bacterial infection, antibiotics are prescribed as well as anti-inflammatory drugs, to reduce the inflammation and alleviate the pain in the lungs.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed




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