2013年5月6日 · Chest infection treatment. Although most chest infections are mild and improve on their own, some cases can be very serious, even life-threatening. When to see a doctor? Infection of the large airways (bronchi) in the lungs (acute bronchitis) usually gets better by itself, so there is often no need to see a GP.

2023年1月17日 · A main aim of treatment is to ease symptoms whilst your immune system clears the infection. The most useful treatments are: Taking pain relievers such as paracetamol , ibuprofen , or aspirin to reduce high temperature (fever) and …

2024年6月23日 · Antibiotic treatment is usually effective, and you can expect to recover fully. If the treatment is working, symptoms should start to improve after three days. In most cases, antibiotics can be stopped in five days unless you are still very unwell. Self-care . During your recovery, ensure you:

2023年8月20日 · Bronchiolitis is a viral chest infection. It affects the small airways of the lung (the bronchioles). It is a common condition in babies. Most affected babies are not seriously ill and make a full recovery. Sometimes it becomes more serious and hospital care may be needed.

2023年10月29日 · What is the treatment for a post-operative chest infection? What can I do to prevent a post-operative chest infection? What does getting a post-operative chest infection mean for my recovery?

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2024年9月9日 · Aspiration pneumonia is a condition caused by fluid leaking into the chest from the stomach or mouth. This liquid causes a bacterial infection in the lungs.

2024年11月5日 · Treatment for RSV involves managing the symptoms, whilst the body clears the virus on its own. There is usually no specific treatment for RSV. For mild RSV infections, such as the common cold, no treatment is needed - it will get better with time.

2024年1月8日 · A main aim of treatment is to ease symptoms whilst your immune system clears the infection. The most useful treatments are: Taking paracetamol , ibuprofen , or aspirin to reduce high temperature (fever), and to ease any aches, pains and headaches.

2017年7月5日 · The treatment for an acute flare-up (exacerbation) at home includes: Increasing the dose of short-acting inhalers to help open up the airways (bronchodilators). Spacer devices help to get more of the inhaler down into your airways and so make the treatment more effective.