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Medications for Bronchitis

Bronchitis is a type of infection that affects your lungs. It causes inflammation in the lining of your bronchial tubes - these are the tubes that carry air from your trachea (windpipe) into your lungs. Bronchitis is most often caused by viruses, usually the same ones that cause a cold or the flu, although sometimes bacteria are to blame.

Some people are more prone to getting bronchitis than others. People at higher risk include those who:

  • Smoke
  • Have a weak immune system
  • Have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Work around airborne irritants such as chemical fumes or dust
  • Live in cities or areas with high amounts of air pollution
  • Are not vaccinated against the flu (the flu can lead to bronchitis).

Symptoms of Bronchitis

Symptoms of bronchitis can vary from mild to severe but usually include:

  • A nagging productive cough that persists for several days to weeks
  • Increased mucus production from the lungs. This is thicker than normal and may be discolored (yellowish-grey, green, rarely blood-streaked)
  • Fatigue
  • Chest tightness or discomfort
  • Shortness of breath.

Bronchitis is not usually accompanied by a fever. If you have a fever, you may have pneumonia or the flu instead. Bronchitis can develop into pneumonia in some people.

Bronchitis may be described as acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis usually follows a cold or the flu and symptoms usually get better within a week although you may be left with a cough that lingers for several weeks. If your cough lasts for at least three months and you get recurring bouts of bronchitis over a period of two years it is referred to as chronic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis is often due to smoking and is one of the conditions included in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Diagnosis of Bronchitis

See a doctor if your cough lasts more than three weeks, is accompanied by a fever, is blood-tinged, or associated with wheezing or shortness of breath.

Your doctor will perform a physical exam and listen to your lungs as you breathe with a stethoscope. A chest X-ray, sputum tests, or pulmonary function tests may also be conducted to help with the diagnosis.

Treatment of Bronchitis

Bronchitis is most often caused by viruses, so antibiotics will not help treat the condition. Most cases of acute bronchitis get better by themselves without treatment within a couple of weeks.

Cough medications may help with sleep at night and people with other conditions (such as asthma or COPD) may benefit from bronchodilators and corticosteroids to open up their airways and reduce inflammation.

People with chronic bronchitis may benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation – this is where a respiratory therapist teaches you exercises to help you breathe more easily and increase your ability to partake in physical activity.

Nonpharmacological treatments can also help you feel better, such as:

  • Warm lemon and honey drinks
  • Humidifiers – these produce warm moist air which loosens mucus in the airway allowing you to cough it up easier
  • Wearing a mask or a buff over your mouth outside if you are exposed to cold air, smoke, fumes, or other pollutants.

Drugs used to treat Bronchitis

Name Drug Class Updated
Erythromycin (systemic) (monograph) Drugs 16-Aug-2023
Ampicillin (injection) Aminopenicillins 16-Aug-2023
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium Beta-lactamase inhibitors 16-Aug-2023
Altarussin Expectorants 16-Aug-2023
Ala-tet Tetracyclines 16-Aug-2023
Mucus relief maximum strength Expectorants 16-Aug-2023
Mucus relief er Expectorants 16-Aug-2023
Mucus and chest congestion Expectorants 16-Aug-2023
Max tussin mucus + chest congestion sugar free Expectorants 16-Aug-2023
Difil g Antiasthmatic combinations 15-Aug-2023
Cefuroxime (oral/injection) Second generation cephalosporins 15-Aug-2023
Cefprozil Second generation cephalosporins 15-Aug-2023
Cefpodoxime Third generation cephalosporins 15-Aug-2023
Cefditoren Third generation cephalosporins 15-Aug-2023
Scot-tussin expectorant cough Expectorants 15-Aug-2023
Moxifloxacin (oral/injection) Quinolones and fluoroquinolones 15-Aug-2023
Moxifloxacin (systemic) (monograph) Drugs 14-Aug-2023
Nettle Herbal products 14-Aug-2023
Mucinex fast-max chest congestion Expectorants 13-Aug-2023
Geri-tussin expectorant Expectorants 13-Aug-2023
Gemifloxacin Quinolones and fluoroquinolones 13-Aug-2023
Fennel Herbal products 13-Aug-2023
Dicloxacillin Penicillinase resistant penicillins 13-Aug-2023
Beclomethasone inhalation Inhaled corticosteroids 13-Aug-2023
Beclomethasone (systemic, oral inhalation) (monograph) Drugs 13-Aug-2023
Allfen Expectorants 13-Aug-2023
Tusnel ex Expectorants 12-Aug-2023
Tetracycline Tetracyclines 12-Aug-2023
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim Sulfonamides 12-Aug-2023
Dyphylline and guaifenesin Antiasthmatic combinations 11-Aug-2023
Cefaclor Second generation cephalosporins 11-Aug-2023
Mucinex max strength Expectorants 07-Aug-2023
Mucinex kids' mini-melts Expectorants 07-Aug-2023
Diabetic tussin chest congestion Expectorants 07-Aug-2023
Siltussin das-na Expectorants 07-Aug-2023
Siltussin das Expectorants 07-Aug-2023
Ketek Ketolides 05-Aug-2023
Siltussin sa Expectorants 05-Aug-2023
Totacillin-n (injection) Aminopenicillins 05-Aug-2023
Cefzil Second generation cephalosporins 05-Aug-2023
Ceftin Second generation cephalosporins 05-Aug-2023
Tussin expectorant Expectorants 14-Jul-2023
Tetracon Tetracyclines 14-Jul-2023
Tetracap Tetracyclines 14-Jul-2023
Tequin Quinolones and fluoroquinolones 14-Jul-2023
Suprax Third generation cephalosporins 14-Jul-2023
Sumycin Tetracyclines 14-Jul-2023
Spectracef Third generation cephalosporins 14-Jul-2023
Septra Sulfonamides 14-Jul-2023
Scot-tussin Expectorants 14-Jul-2023
Robafen Expectorants 14-Jul-2023
Panmycin Tetracyclines 13-Jul-2023
Omnipen-n (injection) Aminopenicillins 13-Jul-2023
Omnicef omni-pac Third generation cephalosporins 13-Jul-2023
Mucus relief Expectorants 13-Jul-2023
Jay-phyl Antiasthmatic combinations 13-Jul-2023
Fenesin ir Expectorants 13-Jul-2023
Factive Quinolones and fluoroquinolones 13-Jul-2023
Ery-tab Macrolides 13-Jul-2023
Dynapen Penicillinase resistant penicillins 13-Jul-2023
Dycill Penicillinase resistant penicillins 13-Jul-2023
Difil-g forte Antiasthmatic combinations 13-Jul-2023
Cotrim Sulfonamides 13-Jul-2023
Co-trimoxazole (monograph) Drugs 13-Jul-2023
Brodspec Tetracyclines 13-Jul-2023
Bidex-400 Expectorants 13-Jul-2023
Biaxin xl Macrolides 13-Jul-2023
Avelox Quinolones and fluoroquinolones 12-Jul-2023
Avelox (oral/injection) Quinolones and fluoroquinolones 12-Jul-2023
Robitussin Expectorants 11-Jul-2023
Omnicef Third generation cephalosporins 11-Jul-2023
Mucinex Expectorants 11-Jul-2023
Guaifenesin Expectorants 10-Jul-2023
Erythromycin Macrolides 10-Jul-2023
Erythromycin Macrolides 29-Aug-2023
Clarithromycin Macrolides 10-Jul-2023
Cefuroxime (monograph) Drugs 10-Jul-2023
Cefixime Third generation cephalosporins 10-Jul-2023
Cefdinir Third generation cephalosporins 10-Jul-2023
Bactrim ds (oral) Sulfonamides 10-Jul-2023
Bactrim Sulfonamides 10-Jul-2023
Augmentin Beta-lactamase inhibitors 10-Jul-2023
Ampicillin Aminopenicillins 10-Jul-2023
Amoxicillin and clavulanate Beta-lactamase inhibitors 10-Jul-2023
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