Bronchitis secondary prevention
Template:Bronchitis 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
- Acute bronchitis: Smoking cessation or cutting back the number of cigarettes will help to repair the bronchial tree damages and is an effective measure regarding secondary prevention.[1].
- Chronic bronchitis:Although chronic bronchitis is not curable, it can be controlled in a variety of ways. Clinical practice guidelines by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), a collaboration including the American National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the World Health Organization, are available.[2]
- 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
- ↑ The American Academy of Family Physicians: Acute Bronchitis. January 2006. Accessed 20 March 2007
- ↑ 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.