How Can I Manage Acute Bronchitis?

Do you use medications prescribed by a doctor (antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchodilators or combination drugs)?

Are you taking a cough medicine recommended by your doctor?

Do you drink fluids every one to two hours?

Are you resting enough?

If you are a smoker, have you stopped smoking?

Do you manage to stay away from all kinds of smoke?

Do you wear a mask when the air is polluted or when you are exposed to irritants such as paints or household cleaners?

Do you use aspirin or acetaminophen to relieve body aches?

Do you use a humidifier in your home?

Do you use herbal teas or lemon water with 1-2 tablespoons of honey regularly, since this can help you to feel better?

If cold air makes your cough worse and makes it difficult to breathe, do you wear a cold-air face mask?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you manage acute bronchitis. If necessary, you doctor will prescribe medication to treat bronchitis. You should also avoid lung irritation to feel better. If you are a smoker, quit smoking. Do not expose yourself to any type of smoke, and it would be good to wear a mask when the air is polluted. You need to drink enough fluids to stay hydrated, and rest as much as possible. You can also use a humidifier, because warm, humid air will make it easier to expel mucus from the airways and relieve cough.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to manage acute bronchitis. You should follow your doctor's advice on how to help clear mucus from your airways. If you have a severe cough or a cough that prevents you from sleeping, your doctor will recommend a cough medicine. There are several different cough medicines, depending on whether your cough is dry or productive. If cold air makes your cough worse and makes breathing difficult, you can use a cold-air face mask. These masks are specially designed to warm and humidify the air you breathe. You can also relieve body aches by taking aspirin or acetaminophen.