How Can I Reduce the Risk of Getting Bronchitis (chest cold)?



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2.No passive smoking

3.reduce your time around things that irritate your nose, throat, and lungs, such as dust or pets.

4.Rest when you have cold.

5.Follow the prescriptions promptly.

6.Eat a balanced diet.

7.Cleanliness

8.Don't share food or eating utensils.

How Do I Know if I Have It?

Tests are usually unnecessary in the case of acute bronchitis, as the disease is easy to detect from your medical history and on examination. Your doctor will simply use a stethoscope to listen for the rattling sound in your lungs that characteristicallytypically accompanies the problem.

What Are the Treatments?

Conventional treatment for acute bronchitis may consist of simple measures such as getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of fluids, avoiding smoke and fumes, and possibly getting a prescription for an inhaled bronchodilator and/or cough syrup.

At-Home Remedies

For acute bronchitis:

During the acute phase of your illness when you are experiencing fever, shortness of breath, or wheezing, stay at home, keep warm, and drink plenty of fluids. Consider using a vaporizer, or try inhaling steam over a sink full of hot water.

For chronic bronchitis:

Avoid exposure to paint or exhaust fumes, dust, and people with colds. Try using a vaporizer or inhaling steam over a sink full of hot water. Dress warmly in cold, dry weather. Get help to quit smoking