Tackett Kimberly L, Atkins Aaron
South University School of Pharmacy, Savannah, GA 31406, USA.
J Pharm Pract. 2012 Dec;25(6):586-90. doi: 10.1177/0897190012460826. Epub 2012 Oct 16.
Acute bronchitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the large airways within the lung accompanied by a cough lasting from 1 to 3 weeks. The inflammation occurs as a result of an airway infection or environmental trigger, with viral infections accounting for an estimated 89% to 95% of cases. Symptomatic treatment of cough is primarily required for patients, though in most cases the condition is self-limiting. Therapy consists of both nonpharmacological and pharmacological options to include antibiotics and antivirals, antitussive agents, protussive agents, and beta-2-agonists. This article reviews the treatment options for acute bronchitis and recommends criteria for use.
急性支气管炎是一种以肺部大气道炎症为特征的疾病，伴有持续1至3周的咳嗽。炎症是由气道感染或环境触发因素引起的，病毒感染估计占病例的89%至95%。患者主要需要对咳嗽进行对症治疗，不过在大多数情况下，该病症是自限性的。治疗方法包括非药物和药物选择，如抗生素和抗病毒药物、镇咳剂、祛痰剂和β-2激动剂。本文综述了急性支气管炎的治疗选择并推荐了使用标准。
