Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with acute bronchitis.

Ignore: Is it viral or allergic or bacterial .Fluids and rest avoidance of allergen

Ignore: Do get a chest x-ray to rule out a pneumonia.

Ignore: Cover your mouth when coughing and was your hands frequently.

Ignore: Don't smoke anything ,if you want to get better.

Ignore: Seek medical attention if symptoms go over 2 weeks. Know that cough is a reflex and may last longer.

Ignore: Slow down and Rest! Give your body the time and energy it needs to heal itself.

Ignore: It may be viral. Give your body time to heal itself. The fewer antibiotics in life, the better!

Ignore: DO see a doctor for wheezing. AVOID extreme temperatures, dust, new animals, sick people, exertion.

Ignore: Most is viral. Use an expectorant (mucinex. etc) See Dr if you have significant risks, like COPD.

Ignore: Don’t ignore your symptoms, see your doctor, find the cause, be treated, and avoid complications.

Ignore: Don't hound your doctor for antibiotics for bronchitis, unless offered. Most bronchitis is viral.

Ignore: Have your chest examined. ?X-ray. Hydrate. Mucous thinners, Cough suppressants. Maybe antibiotics.

Ignore: If bronchospasms or wheezing or shortness ues inhaler as prescribed.

Ignore: Do drink large amounts of water or liquid to clear thick mucus. Mucolytics such as Mucinex (guaifenesin) may help.

OTC: OTC and prescription cough medicines are not very helpful. Stay well hydrated to help loosen mucus.

You: You don't always need antibiotics. Cough clears up in 2 -3 weeks Home remedies recommended.