Bronchitis Treatment: Effective Strategies for Acute & Chronic Cases
Acute bronchitis- Rest
- Fluids
- Water is generally recommended. Hot liquids like tea and soup may also be helpful.
- NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- This can help reduce fever and aches.
- Cough suppressants or expectorants
- These can be used if a cough is severe
- Avoid giving cough suppressants to children under 6
Chronic bronchitis
- Quitting smoking
- Medications
- Inhaled corticosteroids
- Bronchodilators
- Antibiotics are not typically used, unless a person also has a bacterial infection
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Exercise, education, and support
- Oxygen therapy
- May be needed for people with severe COPD
- Surgery
- In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove damaged tissue from the lungs
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