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In the case of an inflammatory process in the bronchi caused by bacteria, medical therapy includes the appointment of antibacterial drugs. antibiotics for bronchitis aimed at the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms and suppression of their reproduction, which causes bactericidal and bacteriostatic action, respectively. The effectiveness of such medications is explained by the high concentration of active substances and additional stimulation of the body to independently fight the causative agent of the disease.
The main groups of antibiotics for the treatment of bronchitis
The decision to prescribe antibacterial drugs is made upon confirmation of the bacterial etiology of the disease. It is better that at the first symptoms of acute or chronic bronchitis, a person first consults a doctor.
Classification of antibiotics for bronchitis:
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Aminopenicillins are considered first-line drugs that cause the death of bacteria by destroying their cell membrane. They are more often prescribed for primary bronchitis.
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Macrolides are second-line drugs that inhibit protein synthesis in bacterial cells, preventing their reproduction. They are used to treat chronic, protracted and recurrent bronchitis.
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Fluoroquinolones are prescribed only for adults with intolerance to first- and second-line drugs. They have a wide spectrum of action and destroy the DNA of bacteria.
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Cephalosporins are a reserve category of drugs used when a person is allergic to the previous groups of drugs. Cell membranes of growing and multiplying pathogenic microorganisms are paralyzed.
When choosing antibacterial agents, preference is given to drugs to which the causative agent of the disease is sensitive. In a situation where it was not possible to establish the bacteria that provoked bronchitis, broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed.
Causes and symptoms of bronchitis
Inflammatory processes in the bronchi occur as a complication of colds. They are accompanied by a high temperature, coughing, sneezing with the release of pathogenic agents, compression in the chest area and separation of green sputum.
The chronic form of bronchitis can be caused by alcohol abuse, smoking, and work in harmful production conditions. Also, such a stage of the disease can be provoked by asthma and reduced immunity.
