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What Antibiotics Treat Bronchitis?
Bronchitis - chronic
Treatment
There is no cure for chronic bronchitis. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and prevent complications. It is crucial to quit smoking to prevent chronic bronchitis from getting worse. Any other respiratory irritants should be avoided.
Inhaled medications that dilate (widen) the airways and decrease inflammation may help reduce symptoms such as wheezing.
Antibiotics may be prescribed for infections as needed.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Bronchitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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