Bronchitis Treatment
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To help you feel better, you may want to try the following self-care measures: Avoid lung irritants. Don't smoke. Wear a mask when the air is polluted or if you're exposed to irritants, such as paint or household cleaners with strong fumes. Use a humidifier. Warm, moist air helps relieve coughs and loosens mucus in your airways. But be sure to clean the humidifier according to the manufacturer's recommendations to avoid the growth of bacteria and fungi in the water container. Consider a face mask outside. If cold air aggravates your cough and causes shortness of breath, put on a cold-air face mask before you go outside.
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This video covers self-care measures described for bronchitis. It discusses avoiding lung irritants such as smoke and strong fumes, using a humidifier to relieve coughs and loosen mucus with a note on cleaning it, and considering a cold-air face mask outdoors when cold air aggravates cough and shortness of breath.
Key points
- Covers avoiding lung irritants, including not smoking and wearing a mask around polluted air or strong fumes
- Covers using a humidifier, as warm, moist air helps relieve coughs and loosens mucus in the airways
- Notes cleaning the humidifier according to manufacturer recommendations to avoid growth of bacteria and fungi
- Covers considering a cold-air face mask outside if cold air aggravates cough and shortness of breath
Video Overview
This video presents “Bronchitis Treatment” — To help you feel better, you may want to try the following self-care measures: Avoid lung irritants. Don't smoke. Wear a mask when the air is polluted or if you're exposed to irritants, such as paint or household cleaners with strong. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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