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Is Bronchitis Contagious After Taking Antibiotics?
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Prevention
There is no way to prevent all cases of acute bronchitis. However, the risk of bronchitis and complications can be reduced by not smoking, and by getting flu shots to reduce the risk of getting the flu, which can lead to acute bronchitis.
Treatment
Most cases of acute bronchitis do not require medical treatment. People diagnosed with acute bronchitis will be told to rest and drink plenty of fluids to keep the mucus thin, watery and easy to cough up. Warm, moist air also can loosen...
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Acute bronchitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchitis - acute Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms. In otherwise healthy people, antibiotics should only be... Read more »
Bronchitis
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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