-Regular episodes of coughing, which may or may not be accompanied by chestspasms

-Affected person gasps for oxygen

-Marked tiredness

-Fever may also evident

-Pain may follow after bouts of prolonged expectoration

This continued over a long duration may progress as chronic bronchitis if not checked in time.

The intial and most important thing to do is to recognize the irritant and take steps to eliminate it. Contact with irritants like strong chemicals should be avoided at all costs. Smokers should give up on smoking before the condition gets out of hand.

Other precautionary measures include:

-Those predisposed towards regular bronchitis attacks like Heavy smokers should avoid areas of heavy air pollution and dust.

-Always wear shielding clothes and mask when operating in a environment.

-Be extra cautious during seasonal changes as frequency of bronchitis attacks increase in this duration.

-Be sure to take up a fixed regimen of physical activity.

-Protect mouth and nose when going out in cold places so that the Individual does not breath in cold air as cold air is known to cause exacerbations.

-Be careful when taking drugs of minor problems always consult from your doctor.

-Incorporate high quantities of salubrious vitamins like vitamin A and C.
In case of an episode of bronchitis here are the things that you can follow to ease the uneasiness

-Start using a humidifier to humidify the mucous so that it can be easily expectorated out.

-Avoid indiscriminate usage of drugs that hold back cough as our aim should be to cough out as much mucous as possible.

-Use steroidal inhalers breathers if needed.

-Another preventive measure to take is decrease the
ingestion of food items that increase the production of cough like sugary food items, dairy and fat laden items.

-Also be regular with annual vaccinations against flu.

-Maintain good personal cleanliness and always clean hands before any meal.