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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Chronic Bronchitis Medications

Health Encyclopedia: Bronchitis

Alternative Names

Inflammation - bronchi


Treatment

For acute bronchitiscaused by avirus, you DO NOT need antibiotics. The infection will generally clear on its own within one week. Take the following steps for some relief:

  • Take aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) if you have a fever. DO NOT give aspirin to children .
  • Rest.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Use a humidifier or steam in the bathroom.
  • DO NOT smoke.

If your symptoms do not improve,...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Pursed Lip Breathing: Pucker Up and Breathe Easier
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

...little review. COPD is a combination of emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma. When you have... Read more »

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ADHD and Smoking
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and chronic bronchitis among many other health... Read more »

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COPD and asthma: What's the difference?
By David Kaufman, M.D. , Health Expert

...of diseases, with most patients affected by both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Less common... Read more »

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COPD: A Little Treatment Helps a Lot
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

A new study suggests people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can stay out of the... Read more »

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The Difference Between Adult Onset Asthma and Childhood Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...Some adults will, instead, be given a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. If they have smoked... Read more »

Health Guide

Confusion
... Has there been a recent head injury? Is the person diabetic? Does the person have COPD, chronic bronchitis, or a similar lung disorder? What medications is the person taking? ... Read more »
Pneumonia: Risk Factors
...Conditions that Pose Risks for PneumoniaChronic Lung Disease. Chronic obstructive lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, affect 15 million people in the U.S. This condition is... Read more »
Pneumonia: Diagnosis
...causes of persistent coughing are asthma, postnasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and chronic bronchitis. Other obvious common causes of chronic cough include heavy smoking or the... Read more »
Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
...causing increased pressure in the remaining vessels. Conditions that decrease oxygen levels, such as chronic bronchitis and sleep apnea, also lead to RVH. Stenosis of the pulmonic heart valve,... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants
...that cause urinary difficulties.Migraines.Raynaud's phenomenon.High sensitivity to cold.Emphysema or chronic bronchitis. (Individuals with these conditions should particularly avoid high-potency,... Read more »

Medications

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...the lungs. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. How To... Read more »

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...breathing. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler... Read more »

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...by ongoing lung disease (e.g., asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis). Theophylline belongs to a... Read more »

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...chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis). It works in the... Read more »

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...breathing caused by ongoing lung disease (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema).... Read more »

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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a new medication available. Brovana is a twice-daily med that should be used in a... Read summary »

FDA approves generic VoSpire
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the bronchodilator VoSpire ER. VoSpire is approved for the treatment of... Read summary »

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