Chronic bronchitis primary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
Smoking cessation, control of air pollutants and decrease job exposure to dusts or fumes are the main preventive measures for chronic bronchitis.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of chronic bronchitis include:[1]
- Smoking cessation or decreasing the number of cigarettes
- Avoiding air pollutants
- Decreased environmental exposure to irritants
- Use of physical barriers such as masks and gown
References
References
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