Chronic Bronchitis
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Chronic Bronchitis Treatment
Treatment for chronic
bronchitis
includes:
Stop smoking
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke
Chronic
bronchitis
clinical trials
Medications for chronic
bronchitis
may include:
Expectorant
cough
medications:
Guaifenesin
Antibiotics for bronchitis
:
Azithromycin
(
Zithromax
)
Bactrim
Cephalosporins
Clarithromycin
(
Biaxin
)
Erythromycin
Sulfa drugs (e.g.
Bactrim
,
Septra
)
Ciprofloxacin
(
Cipro
)
Ofloxacin
(
Floxin
)
Levofloxacin
(
Levaquin
)
Bronchodilator medications
:
Alupent
Proventil
Atrovent
Oral
corticosteroids
:
Prednisone
Medrol
Inhaled
corticosteroids
Beclovent
Azmacort
Antiviral medications:
Amantadine
Rimantadine
Zanamivir
(
Relenza
)
Oseltamivir
(
Tamiflu
)
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Asthma
COPD
Cough
Difficulty breathing
Occupational lung disease
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Apr 9, 2008
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Chronic Bronchitis References:
Brunton S, Carmichael BP, Colgan R, Feeney AS, Fendrick AM, Quintiliani R, Scott G. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: a primary care consensus guideline. Am J Manag Care. 2004 Oct;10(10):689-96.
Martinez FJ, Anzueto A. Appropriate outpatient treatment of acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. Am J Med. 2005 Jul;118(Suppl 7A):39S-44S.
Panpanich R, Lerttrakarnnon P, Laopaiboon M. Azithromycin for acute lower respiratory tract infections. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004 Oct 18;(4):CD001954.
Schmier JK, Halpern MT, Higashi MK, Bakst A. The quality of life impact of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB): a literature review. Qual Life Res. 2005 Mar;14(2):329-47.
