Allergic tracheobronchitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Allergic tracheobronchitis is one of the manifestations of allergic inflammation of the respiratory tract. This disease is characterized by attacks of dry hacking cough, which often occur at night. In addition, the disease progresses in waves and lasts for a long time. With symptoms of bronchitis, dry and silent moist rales are heard in the lungs.
To diagnose allergic tracheobronchitis, the same technique is used as for laryngitis. A positive histamine skin prick test provides additional confirmation of the diagnosis. Differential diagnosis is made with tracheobronchitis of infectious origin.
Treatment of allergic tracheobronchitis should be comprehensive. As a rule, warm alkaline inhalations, distracting thermal foot procedures, warm alkaline drinks, cupping, wild rosemary decoction, antihistamines and physical therapy are used. These methods are aimed at reducing inflammation and symptoms of the disease.
The prognosis for allergic tracheobronchitis is usually favorable, especially with timely consultation with a doctor and proper treatment. However, if left untreated, the disease can lead to severe complications such as chronic bronchitis or asthma. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor at the first signs of illness.