2. BACKGROUND: CHLORINE
Discovered in 1774 by Carl Wilhelm Scheele
This element is a part of the halogen series
forming salts. Important chemical in water
purification.
Chlorine is a toxic gas that irritates the
respiratory system
3. DISEASE: ASMATHIC BRONCHITIS
is an inflammatory airway condition that
leads to tightening of the muscles around the
airways and swelling, both of which cause
the airways to narrow
is an acute inflammation of the air passages
within the lungs
5. PREVENTION :
• Avoid exposure to irritants
• Avoiding long exposure to air
pollution
6. DIAGNOSIS
inflamed bronchial tubes along with thick, profuse
mucus
Breathing becomes difficult
Wheezing and other symptoms can last for weeks
Other symptoms include fatigue, malaise, weakness
and weight loss
7. TREATMENT
In the presence of a bacterial infection, antibiotics
may be prescribed.
Drinking fluids is very important because fever
causes the body to lose fluid faster
A cool mist vaporizer
OTC cough suppressant
Natural treatments