what type of cough syrup should I be taking for bronchitis

[dganddh]

The doctor said I have bronchitis. What type of cough surup should I be taking?

[conradj213]

Vicks 44 or see if you doctor will give you prescription cough medicine, while Vicks 44 will work, prescription cough syrup is better for really bad coughing.

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[010081]

Antibiotics don't effectively treat most cases of bronchitis because the condition usually results from a viral infection. Instead, the following are the cornerstones of acute bronchitis treatment:
Get plenty of rest.
Drink extra liquids.
Take a nonprescription cough medicine.

It's best not to suppress a cough that brings up mucus, however, because coughing helps remove irritants from your lungs and air passages. If your cough is keeping you awake at night, use just enough cough medicine so that you can rest, but not enough to suppress your cough completely. There are several kinds of over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines. Read their labels to figure out which is most likely to relieve the type of cough you have. If your cough is preventing you from sleeping, your doctor may recommend a prescription cough suppressant.

Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic if he or she suspects that you have a bacterial infection. If you have a chronic lung disorder or if you smoke, your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to reduce your risk of a serious, secondary infection.