Urgent care clinics are handing out fistfuls of antibiotics, steroids and opioids for conditions these drugs won't help, a ...

Treatment for chronic bronchitis is to eliminate sources of irritation. Because the lungs have been damaged, chronic bronchitis never completely goes away, and flare-ups may occur.

A bronchitis cough often resolves without treatment, does not require medications, and may not need a consultation with a physician. If people feel unwell, they may benefit from getting as much ...

Treatment will vary depending on whether a virus, bacteria, or fungus causes your illness. Practicing healthy habits and getting vaccines when appropriate can help reduce the risk of bronchitis ...

Antibiotics are often prescribed for treatment of bronchitis, but the drugs are hardly a help to patients. Bronchitis is a type of inflammation that causes coughing, wheezing and possibly fever.

Antibiotics are unnecessary for the treatment of acute bronchitis, say researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University. For years, doctors have prescribed antibiotics for the treatment of ...

Acute bronchitis is a cough that lasts up to three weeks, often after a cold or flu. It is almost always caused by viruses. Antibiotics only treat bacteria, and cause more harm than good when used ...

Antibiotics are unnecessary for the treatment of acute bronchitis, say researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University. For years, doctors have prescribed antibiotics for the treatment of ...

Bronchitis causes coughing that can stick around for weeks. ... Be kind to yourself and rest, drink more fluids, and take over-the-counter fever and cough medicine,” Ward said.

Skip the Antibiotics for Bronchitis By Karen Barrow • Published August 28, 2008 • Updated on September 30, 2008 at 4:07 pm BOOKMARKER ...