- 1). Use a humidifier in your bedroom. These devices moisten the air, and they effectively loosen mucus in your air passageway. Humidifiers also ease coughing and contribute to a speedy recovery.
- 2). Stay away from air pollutants. Smoke and household chemicals can cause further irritation and prolong bronchitis. If exposed to an air pollutant, wear a face mask.
- 3). Place a hot cloth on your chest. Soap a cloth in hot water, or wrap your heating pad in a towel and place it on your chest. The warmth from the cloth reduces inflammation, opens up your bronchial tubes and eases coughing.
- 4). Drink plenty of water. Water is a natural healer. To treat bronchitis without seeing a doctor, drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to thin mucus and to relieve chest congestion.
- 5). Take a cough suppressant. Over-the-counter cough suppressants relieve coughing and provide immediate results. Take the medication as directed. Use cough drops to control your symptoms between dosages.
- 6). Experiment with vitamin supplements. To treat bronchitis without seeing a doctor, visit your local health-food or grocery store and purchase vitamin supplements. Vitamin C, echinacea and zinc are effective herbal supplements. These vitamins relieve coughing and boost the immune system.