What is the treatment for bronchitis?
Although often no treatment is necessary for acute bronchitis, you should still bring your child to a doctor for a professional diagnosis, especially if the cough is accompanied by fever. The doctor will need to rule out other illnesses such as pneumonia. See a doctor right away if the patient is spitting up blood or having difficulty breathing. Since the majority of bronchitis cases stem from viral infections or lung irritants, antibiotics will have no effect. Bronchitis treatment for the most part aims to make the patient more comfortable until the symptoms resolve on their own. In the case of chronic bronchitis, there is no cure, and all you can do is ease the symptoms. With your doctor’s approval, try these simple remedies: • Lots of fluids to thin lung secretions, making it easier to clear phlegm out of the airways • Cool mist vaporizer to soothe irritated airways • Children’s acetaminophen to relieve aches and pains • Cough suppressant at night to help your child get needed rest
