What To Do

 

If the air that you breathe is not healthy, then improvement is necessary.  Remove contaminants that are in the air.  Reduce the use of chemicals that can also cause pollution.  If this is your work environment, speak to your supervisor about moving to a more clean air area.  In addition, contact your human resource manager about your rights for clean air in the work place.

 

If you can not improve the quality of the air your breath in this manner, you can use air purifying tools to aid you.  There are air purifiers on the market that can safely pull particles and contaminants from the air to aid in a healthy air space.

 

To Alleviate Symptoms

 

Those that suffer from acute bronchitis or chronic bronchitis can make some changes to their lifestyle to improve their daily living.  To improve the quality of life that you experience, make these changes.

 

·      Use a humidifier when sleeping.  This puts moisture into the air, making your cough lessen.  Steam will also work in the morning, for example, by taking a hot shower.

 

·      Drink as much fluid as you can.  Fluids are lost during a respiratory infection such as a cold or bronchitis.  Drinking more will give your body what it needs.

 

·      Get your rest.  When you feel a bout of bronchitis coming on, you need to pull out of some of your activities and work and relax.  You need additional sleep but also time to just sit.  Conserving your energy is a very important need for those suffering from bronchitis.

 

·      Get help.  When you are sick, you need someone to help meet your needs.  You should also seek the help of a doctor when your conditions and symptoms are severe as well as those times when you’ve had bronchitis more than two times in one year.

 

Oxygen Therapy

 

Many patients that have chronic bronchitis that has progressed into later stages will need the help of oxygen therapy to aid in improving their conditions.