Home care for bronchitis includes:
- Stop smoking.
- Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
- Avoid exposure to pollen.
- Avoid exposure to mold.
- Change air conditioning filters every month.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Take prescribed medicines as directed.
- Acetaminophen for pain and fever
- Ibuprofen for pain and fever
Home care for
chest wall pain in those with bronchitis includes:
- Apply warm compresses:
- Apply to the chest to relieve muscle soreness and inflammation.
- Limit activity: avoid lifting with your arms.
- Take prescribed pain medications as directed.
- Acetaminophen for pain and fever
- Ibuprofen for pain and fever
