Depends on the kind of bronchitis. U should get chest X-ray done too. U have to make sure you don't have pneumonia. Usually after 24 hours of antibiotics, you are not contagious if it is a bacterial pneumonia or bronchitis. Carmen Estacion Spinney Internist Lock Haven, Pennsylvania ther...
Bronchitisis contagious when the cause is bacterial or viral. Infected saliva, respiratory droplets from a cough or sneeze, and contaminated surfaces can pass on an acute case. Chronic bronchitis, however, is usually not contagious since it is caused by long-term irritation to the lungs (e.g....
Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus which first affects the ear, nose or throat. It starts with the common symptoms of a viral infection like fatigue, headache or body aches, and also respiratory symptoms such as coughing, chest soreness, watery eyes and sore throat. Cough can be ...
When doctors check a patient's lungs, they are often looking for mucus buildup associated with a condition called bronchitis. In this lesson, learn...
When a cough lasts for several months to years, it could be chronic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis most often occurs in people who smoke, but it can impact non-smokers as well – especially if they have asthma, live with someone who smokes or have frequent exposure to irritants like dust ...
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What is Bronchitis? Discussion Comments Byanon354673— On Nov 10, 2013 I had a dry cough for four years. The doctors couldn't figure out why. Then, a nurse practitioner said tell your doctor to change your blood pressure medicines. The NP said I was having a side effect from my blood...
Coughing is a symptom of many conditions, from autoimmune disease, to infection, to cancer and environmental factors. How serious the cough is depends on its severity, duration and the accompanying symptoms. Acoughcan be voluntary or involuntary, and it is the body’s way to help clear the ...
Bronchitis, pleurisy (inflammation of the pleura covering the lungs), purulent otitis, false croup can also be attributed to the complications of whooping cough. Occasionally there are severe complications caused by severe cough shock (cerebral hemorrhage, rupture of eardrums, pneumothorax, etc.). ...
I hate getting bronchitis! All bronchitis symptoms are irritating, but that horrible cough is absolutely the worst! And I hate feeling like I can't breathe. I really wish someone could discover some kind of bronchitis cure or preventative measure, besides basic hand washing. I don't want to...