Is it possible for bronchitis to heal on its own?

Bronchitis is categorized into acute tracheo-bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. For some patients with acute tracheo-bronchitis can be self-cured, but chronic bronchitis patients can not be self-cured. Acute tracheobronchitis is characterized by coughing, sputum, or wheezing. If caused by pathogen infection, the symptoms are mild and can be cured by drinking plenty of water and taking rest. If caused by allergens, the symptoms can be relieved by staying away from allergens. If the cough and phlegm symptoms are severe or accompanied by wheezing, the patient should be treated with medicines to relieve cough and phlegm, calm the wheezing and, if necessary, fight infections. The cause of chronic bronchitis is not completely clear, most of the patients can not be self-healing, after treatment can achieve clinical control, does not affect work and study, some patients can develop into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or pulmonary heart disease, the prognosis is not good. Stabilization of chronic bronchitis can control disease progression by quitting smoking, enhancing physical fitness, and avoiding infections. Therefore, when suffering from bronchitis need to go to the hospital, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, so as not to delay the condition.