Ways To Treat Bronchitis

Cough Medicine

Cough medicine can sometimes help patients with bronchitis sleep more easily. There are over-the-counter cough suppressants as well as prescription ones. Doctors typically recommend they are used only by patients no longer coughing up mucus. If an individual uses a cough suppressant to help with sleep, it should be taken near bedtime. Patients with chronic health conditions should always ask their healthcare provider before taking any cough medicine. This is especially important if the cough occurs in conjunction with a fever, shortness of breath, or wheezing. Patients should see a physician if their cough lasts more than two weeks, and a doctor's visit is also necessary if a cough goes away and then returns. While side effects of cough medicine are rare, some patients may experience sleepiness, dizziness, or irritability.

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