Patient's question:
My friend's uncle has bronchitis. Recently, he has been feeling uncomfortable with his breathing. I want to ask how to treat bronchitis?Doctor's answer:
Bronchitis is a respiratory disease that requires medication based on the condition, as each type of bronchitis medication is different. In elderly patients with bronchitis who experience difficulty breathing again, it may be a symptom of wheezing and breathing difficulties. It is recommended to go to a formal hospital to check the sputum and conduct sputum culture to determine whether it is caused by bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, or tuberculosis. Based on the pathogen causing the infection, oral or intravenous antibiotics should be administered, while also using medications to relieve bronchial smooth muscle spasm and dissolve sputum for symptomatic treatment. This can help the disease recover much faster.Bronchitis generally manifests as three main symptoms: fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Secondary symptoms refer to two important indicators: mental state and appetite.