first it is important to stay on your prescribed medications for emphysema and chronic bronchitis. then to decide how to treat cold symptoms it's best to talk with your doctor. you might treat the body aches and fever associated with a cold with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. in addition you should avoid antihistamines that thicken mucus and make it even more difficult to cough up. most over-the-counter cold remedies are generally safe for people with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. however decongestants raise blood pressure and some of the drugs used to treat emphysema and chronic bronchitis also raise heart rate. so use decongestants with caution. again ask your doctor about medications for cold symptoms.
which cold treatment should i use with emphysema or chronic bronchitis?