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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The most important step to decrease the comorbidities secondary to bronchitis is | 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 a safer environment is helpful. | ||
==Secondary prevention== | ==Secondary prevention== | ||
*'''Acute bronchitis:''' Smoking cessation | *'''Acute bronchitis:''' Smoking cessation will help to repair the bronchial tree damages and is an effective measure regarding secondary prevention.<ref>[http://familydoctor.org/677.xml The American Academy of Family Physicians: Acute Bronchitis]. January 2006. Accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]]</ref> | ||
*'''Chronic bronchitis:'''Although chronic bronchitis is not curable, it can be controlled in a variety of ways. | *'''Chronic bronchitis:''' Although chronic bronchitis is not curable, it can be controlled in a variety of ways. [[Clinical practice guideline]]s by [http://www.goldcopd.org/ Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease] (GOLD), a collaboration including the American [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute] and the [http://www.who.org World Health Organization], are available.<ref name="pmid17507545">{{cite journal |author=Rabe KF, Hurd S, Anzueto A, ''et al'' |title=Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: GOLD Executive Summary |journal=Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. |volume=176 |issue=6 |pages=532-55 |year=2007 |pmid=17507545 |doi=10.1164/rccm.200703-456SO}}</ref> | ||
*'''Smoking Cessation''' | *'''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''' | *'''Occupational Change''' | ||
**Workers may be able to transfer to a significantly less contaminated area of the company depending on circumstances. However, workers may need complete occupational change. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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 a safer environment is helpful.
Secondary prevention
- Acute bronchitis: Smoking cessation 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. 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.