How is bronchitis treated?

Written by Li Jian Wu

Pulmonology

Updated on September 28, 2024

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In clinical settings, bronchitis is treated in two main ways. The first approach includes general and symptomatic treatment. The second and most crucial approach is the use of sensitive antimicrobial drugs to kill the pathogens and provide anti-inflammatory treatment. Increased water intake and the use of antipyretic analgesic drugs for fever symptoms are recommended. It is necessary to identify whether the infection is bacterial, viral, or mycoplasmal, and to use sensitive antimicrobial drugs to kill the pathogens. Once the inflammation subsides, the symptoms caused by bronchitis will gradually diminish and fade away.

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Do bronchitis cough?

Bronchitis, a disease commonly seen in clinical settings, often causes symptoms of coughing, and some cases may present with paroxysmal spasmodic coughs. Some patients may also experience increased phlegm, leading to symptoms like spitting phlegm, difficulty breathing, sore throat, and chest pain as complications. Generally, a physical examination is needed, along with a chest X-ray, complete blood count, C-reactive protein, and other auxiliary tests for diagnosis. It is timely to choose the appropriate antimicrobial medication and cough suppressant and expectorant drugs for symptomatic treatment.