| Antibiotics should not be used routinely for the treatment of acute bronchitis | B | 10, 12, 13 |
| The following therapies may be considered to manage bronchitis-related symptoms: |
| Antitussives (dextromethorphan, codeine, hydrocodone) in patients six years and older | C | 12, 19 |
| Beta-agonist inhalers in patients with wheezing | B | 23 |
| High-dose episodic inhaled corticosteroids | B | 24 |
| Echinacea | B | 25 |
| Pelargonium | B | 26–28 |
| Dark honey in children | B | 28 |
| The following medicines should not be used to manage bronchitis-related symptoms: |
| Expectorants | B | 22 |
| Beta-agonist inhalers in patients without wheezing | B | 23 |
| Antitussives in children younger than six years | C | 20, 21 |
