Synonym(s)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Acute inflammation of the trachea or the entire tracheobronchial tree. Basically, depending on the level and type of inflammation, one can distinguish between:
catharrhal, hemorrhagic, fibrinous, pseudomembranous, ulcerative or necrotizing
- Tracheitis
- Tracheobronchitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Children, elderly people and immunocompromised patient groups
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EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Chronic damage to the tracheobronchial tree due to harmful environmental factors such as industrial gases, car exhaust fumes, dusts favour infections such as:
- Viral infections (90%): Adeno-, Parainfluenza viruses, Rhino-, ECHO-, Coxsackie-viruses. Influenza viruses are also present: haemorrhagic tracheitis, "real flu".
- Bacterial infections: haemophilus influenzae, pneumococci, Staph. aureus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Fungal infections: Candida albicans and other yeast species. Especially in immunocompetent patients.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Dry cough, partly retrosternal pain, later rhinitis, pharyngitis, slight fever. In case of bronchioles: detection of dyspnoea, gills.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
If the course is uncomplicated, therapy is not absolutely necessary. In the case of severe cough irritation, antitussives, possibly analgesics/antipyretics (acetylsalicylic acid, paracetamol).
In case of feverish course with purulent sputum: antibacterial therapy.
Duration of acute viral bronchitis: in uncomplicated cases 7 days with spontaneous healing. In case of bacterial superinfection: 2-3 weeks.
NaturopathyThis section has been translated automatically.
The naturopathic therapeutics can essentially be divided into 3 main groups:
- Essential oil-containing drugs(Anisi fructus = aniseed fruits, Foeniculi fructus = fennel fruits, Thymi herba = thyme herb) with bronchospasmolytic and expectorant effect
Aetheric drug |
Indication |
Aniseed fruits (Anisi fructus) |
Banal infection, cough, bronchitis |
Camphor (Camphora |
Banal infection, cough, bronchitis |
Cineol |
Banal infection, cough, bronchitis |
Eucalyptus leaves (Eucalypti folium) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Eucaplyptus oil (Eucalyptiaetheroleum) |
Banal infection, cough, bronchitis |
Fennel fruits (Foeniculi fructus) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Fennel oil (Foeniculi aetheroleum) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Spruce needle oil (Piceae aetheroleum) |
Banal infection, cough, bronchitis |
Spruce tips, fresh (Piceae turiones recentes) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Grindelia herb (Grindeliae herba) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Camomile flowers (Matricariae flos) |
Sinusitis |
Pine needle oil (Pini aetheroleum) |
Banal infection, cough, bronchitis |
Pine shoots (Pinituriones) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Larch turpentine (Terebinthina laricina) |
common infection |
Mint oil (Mentha arvensis aetheroleum) |
Banal infection, cough, bronchitis |
Myrtol |
Banal infection, cough, bronchitis |
Niauli oil (Niaouli aetheroleum) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Peppermint oil |
Banal infection, cough, bronchitis |
Quendelkraut (Serpylli herba) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Sage leaves (Salviae folium) |
pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis |
Turpentine oil, purified |
Cough, bronchitis |
Thyme herb (Thymi herba) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Cajeput oil (Meluca species) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Citronella oil |
Cough, bronchitis |
- Saponindrogen(Hederae folium = ivy leaves, Primulae radix/Primulaeflos = primrose root/flowers) with antiphlogistic, secretion-motor and bacteriostatic effect
| Medication drug | Indication |
Ivy leaves (Hederaehelictis folium) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Primrose root (Primulae radix/floss) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Sanicula herb (Saniculae herba) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Primula blossoms (Primulae flos) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Soap root, red (Saponariae rubrae radix) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Soap root, white (Gypsophilae radix) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Senegal root (Polygalae radix) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Liquorice root (Liquiritae radix) |
Cough, bronchitis |
- Mucus drugs (marshmallow root, mallow leaves/flowers, ribwort herb) with antiphlogistic, mucous membrane protective and soothing effect
Mucus drug |
Indication |
Marshmallow root/leaves (Althaeaeradix / folium) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Coltsfoot leaves (Farfarae folium) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Icelandic moss (Lichen islandicus) |
pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis |
Mallow leaves/flowers (Malvae folium/floss) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Ribwort herb (Plantaginis lanceolatae herba) |
pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, |
Wool flowers (Verbasci flos) |
Cough, bronchitis |
Other drugs with proven effect on bronchitic symptoms: elderflower and sundew.
Remark: By combining several different drugs their effect can be optimized.
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Anisi fructus; Candida albicans; Foeniculi fructus; Hederae folium; Mycoplasma; Phlegm drugs; Primula flos; Radix primulae; Saponins; Thyme herba;Disclaimer
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer