Chronic bronchitis Treatment   A complete environmental and occupational history is usually taken to determine the nature of the irritant which is responsible for the onset of the condition. For patients who smoke, the cessation of smoking can reduce the severity of chronic symptoms, eliminate acute attacks, and delay the progress of chronic bronchitis. Other patients must identify and prevent exposure to their particular irritant, such as occupational dusts, noxious gases, and/or environmental pollution.   An inhaler may be prescribed containing a bronchodilator drug, such as albuterol aerosol.  If a chest infection develops, an appropriate antibiotic may be prescribed.     Supplements helpful for Chronic bronchitis   Bromelain Bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme complex derived from pineapple, has been shown to have an antitussive effect (cough suppression), and to provide a reduction in the thickness of mucus. (2)  Bromelain's mucolytic activity reduces bronchial secretions, making it effective in treating respiratory tract diseases (3).   Vitamin C Vitamin C serum levels are often low in patients with chronic bronchitis and other severe respiratory illnesses (4). Supplementation with vitamin C can produce clinical improvement in patients with chronic bronchitis and respiratory infection (5).   Herbal expectorants Herbal expectorants decrease the thickness of mucus and promote the expulsion of mucus secretions.  Effective herbal expectorants include; lobelia (Lobelia inflata), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), gumweed (Grindelia comporum), wild cherry bark (Prunus sp.), horehound (Marrubium vulgare), coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara), sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), and glycerol guaiacolate.  Glycerol guaiacolate is also known as guaifenesin, and is found in a large variety of over-the-counter cough formulas (6).   N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) Studies show that N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) supplementation may relieve certain symptoms associated with chronic bronchitis.  NAC has also been found to lower the frequency and duration of acute exacerbations (AECBs).  N-Acetyl-Cysteine may also be used as a preventive agent against the onset of this condition, as its usage has been shown to decrease the rate of hospitalizations for chronic bronchitis sufferers in clinical study (7, 8).   Tylophora asthmatica The botanical, Tylophora asthmatica, has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for millennia in the treatment of  bronchial asthma and other lung disorders. Studies have shown that supplementation with tylophora leaves and extract are effective in relieving bronchial asthma symptoms.  The bronchodilator effects credited to tylophora are, however, short-acting (9, 10).     Learn More About Chronic bronchitis Introduction to Chronic bronchitis Chronic bronchitis Treatment Products helpful for Chronic bronchitis Go Back Learn More

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