Question 1

does albuterol and pulmicort treat bronchitis and pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No: No. Bronchitis and pneumonia are caused either by a virus or bacteria. None of the medications mentioned play a role in treating pneumonia. Pulmicort (budesonide) is a preventive asthma medication and albuterol is a bronchodilator (opens up the airways), a rescue medication for asthma.

Question 2

are albuterol and pulmicort good medications to treat bronchitis and pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No: Albuterol is a quick relief medication to treat the bronchospasm associated with asthma.  It is also used for copd.  Pulmicort (budesonide) is an inhaled steroid used as a daily controller medication for asthma.  Neither of these are used to treat pneumonia or bronchitis.  Antibiotics are typically used to treat bacterial pneumonia and serious bronchitis.

Question 3

what causes acute bronchitis to develop?

Accepted Answer

Infection...: Acute bronchitis is caused by an infection of the airways; usually bacterial or viral etiology.

Question 4

i think i have acute bronchitis--what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: If you're young and otherwise healthy chances are the bronchitis is viral. Just use over the counter medications to treat a cough if you have it. If you're starting to have high fevers or chills or if you've had bronchitis for more than 10 days you may need antibiotics.

Question 5

is acute bronchitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acute bronchitis is currently considered to be caused mostly by viruses, which are quite contagious.  It can be transmitted in the air, by coughing, and by contact with the sick person's hands (if the hands have been coughed on or touched the mouth).  The most contagious period is usually early in the illness, and shortly before the illness begins to show symptoms.

Question 6

how long can a fever last with acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the organism.  Fever can last from a few days to a few weeks.

Question 7

what should i take to get rid of acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Cough medicine: It's usually viral, so antibiotics generally aren't recommended. Treatment is symptomatic, with cough medicines.

Question 8

can singulair (montelukast) help treat acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Singulair (montelukast): Should be OK but if it is not helping within a day or two, please contact your doctor.

Question 9

is an inhaler commonly given to patients with acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

If wheezing: A doctor can prescribe an inhaler.

Question 10

are my lungs permanently damaged for life after acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

: Permanent damage from bronchitis depends on the degree of infection and the type of organism causing it.  Viral bronchitis is generally not a cause of permanent damage, but recent studies of "long term" respiratory effects from COVID-19 infection reveal respiratory effects which at this point have not been assessed for duration.

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