[header] How to treat bronchitis naturally [title] Distinguish between chronic and acute bronchitis. [step] Bronchitis is the result of inflammation of the air passages in the lungs and can be acute or chronic. Knowing the difference between acute and chronic bronchitis is important as the two conditions require different treatment. 
[substeps] Acute bronchitis is usually due to a viral infection and symptoms should not last more than seven to 10 days. This is the type of bronchitis that can be treated naturally as it usually does not require prescription medication.