Patient's question:
I initially just had a cough, which lasted for about a month. I took some medicine, but it didn't help. Then, in the last couple of days, I experienced chest tightness and pain, always felt short of breath, and could hear a humming sound in my throat. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said I had acute bronchitis. I'd like to ask the doctor what to do?Doctor's answer:
Acute bronchitis can be treated with oral mucus-thinning and cough-suppressing medications. If yellow phlegm coughing reappears, antibiotics can be taken orally for combined use. Monitor body temperature carefully with a thermometer to check for any recurrence of fever. If fever symptoms occur, it is important to increase fluid intake to replenish body fluids and promote metabolism. Additionally, it is recommended to eat more fruits and vegetables.