What Is Acute Bronchitis?
10. Medications
If acute bronchitis is caused by a bacterial infection then antibiotics can be used to help cure the condition. However, viruses are usually to blame and antibiotics are not effective against viruses. In such cases, the patient is usually asked to simply get plenty of rest and allow the infection to run its course.
Medication can also be provided to help soothe the patient’s symptoms. This often means cough medicine, especially if the cough is preventing the patient from sleeping well. Other medication may also be recommended if you have other medical conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or asthma.
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