“How is cough drained in the case of a severe bronchial infection?”
My husband has been diagnosed with a bronchial infection and has a lot of cough inside. I am worried this could cause pneumonia. I want a second opinion on the options available for draining the cough secretions?
1 Answer
This is a legitimate concern. Typically there are a number of medications which can help break down secretions or reduce secretions but they usually don't impact mortality or reduce complications significantly. The most important thing to help mobilize his secretions. If he has a strong cough and is getting mucus to come out on his own he should be fine. In the hospital we use chest physiotherapy to help patients with a weak cough mobilize their secretions.
Jack Stephens, MD
Jack Stephens, MD
