Bronchitis is an inflammatory disease of the bronchial tree structures that may be acute or recurrent chronic. According to global statistics, the condition is the most common among bronchopulmonary lesions. It occurs in both adults and children. Progression to a chronic form is associated with living in polluted regions, lack of indoor humidity, smoking, work in chemical industries, and other factors. Treatment of bronchitis in Gebze is carried out with progressive, gentle, and effective methods while necessarily taking into account age, concomitant disorders, and individual characteristics.

Diagnosis and differentiation of bronchitis in Gebze are performed by the following methods:

  • plain and targeted chest X-ray,
  • angiopulmonography,
  • fiberoptic bronchoscopy,
  • spirometry,
  • peak flowmetry,
  • MRI and CT,
  • laboratory studies of blood and sputum (allergy panels, bacterial culture, and other parameters),
  • PET-CT to exclude or confirm malignancy.

The following procedures are used for treatment:

  • drug therapy (NSAIDs, mucolytics, antibiotics, etc.),
  • phytotherapy,
  • balneotherapy,
  • inhalations with medications and herbs,
  • mineral water intake,
  • therapeutic and breathing exercises,
  • physiotherapy.

For bronchitis of allergic origin, antihistamines, detoxification measures, and sedatives are also used. Before discharge, patients receive advice on lifestyle changes and preventive measures aimed at prevention against relapses and disease progression.