Symptoms
Persistent cough with mucus, chest discomfort, mild fever, fatigue, wheezing.
Cause
Viral infection (most common), bacterial infection, smoking, or prolonged exposure to dust/pollution.
Prevention
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke, get flu/pneumonia vaccines, wash hands regularly during cold season.
Treatment
Rest, warm fluids, steam inhalation; antibiotics only if bacterial and prescribed; cough syrup as advised. Commonly used medicines: amoxicillin if bacterial, dextromethorphan cough syrup, salbutamol.
See a doctor if
Cough lasts more than 3 weeks, blood in mucus, or high fever with breathlessness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Bronchitis?
Persistent cough with mucus, chest discomfort, mild fever, fatigue, wheezing.
What causes Bronchitis?
Viral infection (most common), bacterial infection, smoking, or prolonged exposure to dust/pollution.
How can Bronchitis be prevented?
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke, get flu/pneumonia vaccines, wash hands regularly during cold season.
What is the treatment for Bronchitis?
Rest, warm fluids, steam inhalation; antibiotics only if bacterial and prescribed; cough syrup as advised. Commonly used medicines: amoxicillin if bacterial, dextromethorphan cough syrup, salbutamol.
When should I see a doctor for Bronchitis?
Cough lasts more than 3 weeks, blood in mucus, or high fever with breathlessness.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10