Patient's question:
I have been coughing quite a bit recently. I visited a doctor, who said it was caused by bronchitis. The doctor advised me not to smoke, saying it would worsen the condition. I have been under a lot of stress lately and have been smoking heavily. No wonder I'm coughing so badly. How should bronchitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, during a cough, smoking stimulates the trachea severely, causing intense pain and easily exacerbating the condition. Coughing is related to bronchitis, upper respiratory infections, colds, catching a cold, allergies, and severe tracheal pain. It can also lead to coughing up phlegm, shortness of breath, fever, and chest pain. Long-term, recurring coughing and bronchitis can easily lead to emphysema. You can take antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and lung-cleansing, phlegm-expelling, heat-clearing, and detoxifying medications for treatment and recovery. Quitting smoking and drinking plenty of warm water with a light diet will help the condition recover completely.