Tracheitis???

Question

is Tracheitis contageous?? my boyfriend has it. i dont know what it is eaither???

Answer 1

Tracheitis is inflammation of the trachea (wind pipe). It MAY be contagious depending on WHY he has it. If it was caused by an allergic reaction---then no, if it was caused by flu, sinus infection, or bronchitis, then YES.

He needs to avoid exertion, and sudden change in air temperature and humidity---like going from a warm apt to really cold night air. This can cause him to have breathing problems. Anything that will make him have to breath faster or harder is bad, as the trachea is already swollen, so, it will make it worse. He needs to be relaxed for a few days, and take any antibiotics if he was given them. If he hasn't already done so, he should go see a doctor (ER if his is closed tonight) as this can be a serious problem.

Answer 2

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Viral tracheitis is one presentation of the cold virus. Taking co-codamol (which contains both codeine and paracetamol) is good for pain relief. You also mention unable to cough up phlegm and this can be helped by taking an expectorant, available from your local pharmacy (but let the pharmacist know you are taking cocodamol, as some cough medicines also contain codeine and paracetamol). Try to drink plenty of fluids as allowing yourself to become dehydrated will only make the phlegm more difficult to shift. Putting your face over a basin of hot water and inhaling the steam (but be careful not to spill it on yourself) can be quite soothing. Your symptoms should peak in 3-5 days and you should start to feel better, although the cough can persist for longer. There is also some evidence for the use of corticosteroids to improve symptoms, but speak to your GP about that. For most patients simple measures and time will sort them out. That and plenty of pampering from family and friends!

Answer 3

Bacterial Tracheitis

Answer 4

Tracheitis would be an inflammation of the trachea. The trachea is the tube that carries air to the lungs (windpipe). This can be a symptom of an underlying problem, but can be found alone. Some forms are contagious, depending on whether it is bacterial or viral.

Answer 5

Viral Tracheitis

Answer 6

Difficult to ever guess time spans when it's a virus as they can last a while. My Father-in-law has had a terrible cough following a virus for past 6 weeks. However I would state that if you start to cough up thick green phlegm then see your GP again. If you still feel unwell by Thursday then see the GP again and if you are worried then ring NHS Direct for advice.

Answer 7

Tracheitis is (usually) a bacterial infection of the trachea and will often follow a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. Bronchitis can cause tracheitis. So can laryngitis. Since it's often caused by Staph a., yes, it can be transmitted.

Answer 8

Tracheitis is an acute crouplike bacterial infection of the upper airway in children, characterized by coughing and high fever.
It is most likely contagious if he is not on antibiotics.

Here is more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracheitis

Answer 9

tracheitis is just a very old term for sore throat. literally it means inflammation of the trachea. Whether or not he is infectious depends on what is causing the inflammation. Does he smoke? that is likely the culprit in which case he is not infectious, he just needs to quit smoking.

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is Tracheitis contageous?? my boyfriend has it. i dont know what it is eaither???