Inhalation for bronchitis: a tried and tested way to bring relief

Inhalation is one of the oldest methods used to treat airway symptoms and diseases. Inhalation therapy is also a firm fixture in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis. Treatment involves the use of aerosols – a mixture of very fine particles of air, water and salt or medications. Inhaling a nebulised 3% salt solution can, for example, loosen the mucus so that it can be coughed up. Using inhalation devices also allows medications to quickly enter the bronchial system, where they can act on-the-spot.