Bronchitis secondary prevention

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Template:Secondary Prevention 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 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. Often 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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