Acute bronchitis normally goes away on its own. Most treatments are meant to help relieve symptoms and include:
The doctor may prescribe bronchodilators to help open the tight air passages in the lungs if the child is wheezing.
As acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus, antibiotics are usually not needed. Antibiotic is prescribed only if the bronchitis is caused by bacteria.
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