CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

WHAT IS IT?

SYMPTOMS

• Coughing a lot
• Short of breath
• Sputum is thick and difficult to cough up
• Susceptible to chest infections

HOME TREATMENTS

• Quit smoking
• Avoid pollution, such as smoke
• Treat respiratory infections immediately
• Avoid passive smoking
• Balanced diet and exercise

MEDICATIONS

• Antibiotics
• Cough medicine
• Other medications
• Therapies (pulmonary rehabilitation)