Have a cough on most days, or have a cough that keeps returning
Are coughing up blood
Have a high fever or shaking chills
Have a low-grade fever for 3 or more days
Have thick, yellow-green mucus, especially if it has a bad smell
Feel short of breath or have chest pain
Have a chronic illness, like heart or lung disease
Most people DO NOT need antibiotics for acute bronchitis. The infection will almost always go away on its own within 1 week. Doing these things may help you feel better:
Drink plenty of fluids.
If you have asthma or another chronic lung condition, use your inhaler.
Get plenty of rest.
Take aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol and other brands) if you have a fever.
Other tips include:
Do not smoke.
Avoid secondhand smoke and air pollution.
Wash your hands (and your children's hands) often to avoid spreading viruses and other germs.
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