What is the difference between bronchopneumonia and bronchitis

Although bronchopneumonia and bronchitis are both respiratory tract infectious diseases, there are many differences, mainly including etiology, affected location, and treatment.

1. Etiology: bacterial infection of bronchopneumonia is common, followed by viruses, fungi, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and other pathogens can also cause lung infection; In addition to the above causes, bronchitis is mainly caused by pathogens such as viruses and Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and bacterial infections are relatively rare, in addition to the above causes, it is also related to physical and chemical factors such as irritating gases, cold air or seasonal changes.

2. Involved site: The main involvement site of bronchopneumonia is the alveoli and interstitium at the distal end of the trachea; The main sites of bronchitis are the bronchial mucosa and surrounding tissues at all levels.

3. Treatment methods: Bronchial pneumonia is treated according to different causes, mainly anti-infective treatment such as amoxicillin and levofloxacin, supplemented by symptomatic treatment such as cough suppressant (such as dextromethorphan) and phlegm reduction (such as ambroxol); Bronchitis is mainly treated with symptomatic treatment, including cough suppressant, phlegm, asthma, etc.

Bronchopneumonia and bronchitis are different in many aspects, if there are respiratory symptoms such as cough and sputum production, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible to clarify the cause and give appropriate treatment, and the above drugs should be used under the guidance of professional physicians and pharmacists.