Understanding Chronic Bronchitis

I had chronic Bronchitis, here's why? Like 99% of all of us I was never told that Bronchitis is not a lung cold, it's a usually bacterial infection! We all take over the counter meds but their labels say "temporarily relieves symptoms associated", therefore they don't kill Bronchitis infections thus they recur (chronic) & they can manifest into Pneumonia over time which is why many with COPD die. Proper treatments are a must. Rounds of Antibiotics may kill the infection then step by step virtual rehab can give better results. Granted there's no cure yet but COPD can be better managed. I can't count how many times I went to my e r as i hit the threshold of stage 4. 8 years later, I'm low stage 2. How? I stuck with a 12 week rehab program then continued it daily on my own. I'm no longer on supplimental oxygen or needing a wheelwalker or battery cart. My 2018 FEV1% was 34% then 28%, 2025 my FEV1% is 70%. Nobody is 100% damaged or we'd all be dead. I'm alive today because I acted promptly, I didn't wait months to see my primary Dr only to be sent home for another 6 months. The top 2 Antibiotics are Azithromicin or Doxycycline. Yes over the counter meds work nicely with Antibiotics, but all these over the counter temporary relief products people are taking not getting better & not knowing why is baffling. Now you know 🙂