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Treatment of Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis, in a previously healthy person is caused by a viral infection and usually resolves itself within a few days. Any secondary infection is treated with antibiotics and usually responds well. Taking painkillers, such as paracetamol, may be suggested. It is important to give up smoking.

There is no cure for chronic bronchitis, but healthy living, especially the avoidance of smoking, will help.

Various other drugs can improve symptoms:

• Acetylcysteine is a drug used to reduce the stickiness and viscosity of mucus.
•  It is known as a mucolytic, and is useful for freeing sputum in bronchitis.
• Rimiterol is a bronchodilator drug used in the treatment of bronchitis.
• Salbutamol is another bronchodilator drug used to treat chronic bronchitis.
• Sulfametopyrazine is a sulphonamide drug taken weekly to control infection in chronic bronchitis.

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