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Chronic Bronchitis Home Care
Home care for chronic bronchitis includes:
  • Stop smoking.
  • Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
  • Avoid exposure to pollen.
  • Avoid exposure to mold.
  • Change air conditioning filters every month.
  • Use a humidifier
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Take prescribed medicines as directed.
  • Acetaminophen for pain and fever Images
  • Ibuprofen for pain and fever Images
  • Cough medications
    • Only as directed by your doctor
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Last Updated: Apr 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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