As in wheezing for adults, inhaler medications can be very useful to control this cough. Other recommendations for bronchitis in children are the same as for colds in children. Influenza is caused by infection with one of the strains of influenza virus. The fever may last 3 to 5 days, but fatigue and cough may linger for several weeks. For Influenza Antibiotics do not cure influenza.
Antiviral drugs can shorten the course of illness when given during the first two days of symptoms.
If you have influenza, your physician will discuss whether you should be treated with antiviral drugs. Inhaler medications may be prescribed for those with wheezing to open the bronchial tubes. Flu shots do not prevent most common respiratory illnesses since they are usually caused by other viruses. Flu shots can prevent infection with influenza or reduce symptoms even if infection occurs. As with bronchitis, several medicines can help reduce the symptoms of influenza.