Ways To Treat Bronchitis

Manage Symptoms With Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Unfortunately, not all types of bronchitis can be fought off with a few weeks of rest and recuperation. Smokers and individuals with other lung conditions may end up developing chronic bronchitis. Having bronchitis for the rest of your life might sound unpleasant, but there are still treatments you can try to make it easier to breathe. One of the most effective therapies is pulmonary rehabilitation. This breathing exercise program involves a therapist walking their patient through breathing exercises that strengthen the lungs and teach the patient how to compensate for impaired breathing caused by bronchitis. Patients may start out sitting down with oxygen while doing very gentle movements, but over time, the therapist will help patients do more vigorous activities. Pulmonary rehabilitation can be so effective that it even helps individuals do things like run without feeling too winded.

It's time to talk about the next treatment option for bronchitis.

Use A Humidifier

A humidifier can be very soothing for individuals who feel discomfort with each breath. Humidifiers add both moisture and warmth to the air around you. This makes the air easier to breathe in without pain. Unlike cold, dry air, the air produced by a humidifier is very gentle on the airways. When you use a humidifier, you can reduce discomfort while also keeping harsh air from further harming sensitive bronchial tubes. Humidifiers also help with mucus because the moist and warm air helps to loosen and thin out any mucus lingering in your airways. This lets you quickly cough up the mucus instead of hacking over and over for hours. Of course, it may be impossible to always be in a room with a humidifier, but it is at least a good idea to have it running at night. This will help reduce symptoms and let you get a good night's rest.

Continue reading to learn about more ways in which bronchitis can be treated.