Bronchitis secondary prevention

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Overview

Causes

Classification

Acute bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis

Differential Diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]

Overview

The most important step to decrease the comorbidities secondary to bronchitis is smoking cessation. For those who have occupational exposure to dusts or aerosols, transfer to a safer environment is helpful.

Secondary prevention

  • Smoking Cessation
Smoking cessation is one of the most important factors in slowing down the progression of COPD. Even at a late stage of the disease it can reduce the rate of deterioration and prolong the time taken for disability and death.
  • Occupational Change
Workers may be able to transfer to a significantly less contaminated area of the company depending on circumstances. However, workers may need complete occupational change.

References

  1. The American Academy of Family Physicians: Acute Bronchitis. January 2006. Accessed 20 March 2007
  2. Rabe KF, Hurd S, Anzueto A; et al. (2007). "Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: GOLD Executive Summary". Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 176 (6): 532–55. doi:10.1164/rccm.200703-456SO. PMID 17507545.


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