Is bronchitis serious?

Bronchitis is not a serious disease, but it is not a mild disease either. Bronchitis can put a lot of pressure on the body, and once infected, it must be controlled. Choose some cough and phlegm relief methods, which can not only relieve the condition well, but also prevent the condition from getting worse. In terms of recovery, bronchitis should focus on treatment in all aspects to prevent the condition from getting worse.

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1. Treatment of acute exacerbation

(1) Control infection: Antimicrobial drugs such as quinolones, macrolides, and β-lactams can be taken orally or intravenously in severe cases. For example, levofloxacin and azithromycin, if the pathogenic bacteria can be cultured, antimicrobial drugs can be selected according to the drug sensitivity test.

(2) Antitussive and expectorant: You can try compound licorice mixture, or add expectorant drugs such as bromhexine, ambroxol hydrochloride, and myrtle oil. For those with dry cough, antitussive drugs such as dextromethorphan can be used.

(3) Antiasthmatic: Patients with asthma can take antispasmodic and antiasthmatic drugs, such as aminophylline, or aminophylline controlled-release agents, or long-acting β2 agonists plus inhaled glucocorticoids.

2. Treatment during remission

(1) Quit smoking and avoid inhalation of harmful gases and other harmful particles.

(2) Strengthening physical fitness and preventing colds are also one of the main aspects of preventing and treating chronic bronchitis.

prevention

For some patients, the condition can be controlled and does not affect their work and study; for some patients, it may develop into obstructive pulmonary disease or even cor pulmonale, with a poor prognosis. Changes in lung function in chronic bronchitis should be monitored so that effective treatment options can be selected in a timely manner to control the progression of the disease.