Comments for Is Bronchitis Contagious

Comment on Is Bronchitis Contagious by Susan

Susan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:30:22 +0000

I just got diagnosed with Bronchitis this morning after being sick for more than a month. I believe it started with a flu my grandkids had, one of them developed pneumonia. I had the sore throat, sinus drain down my throat. Really bad cough came later with yellowish phlegm or mucus from my nose trying to clear it and from mouth from cough especially in the mornings. Became a habit when going to the bathroom in the morning to blow my nose and get the coughing down by trying to cough it all out first thing.
It actually mellowed a bit but was tired. I did Nyquil at first, 2 bottles, throat drops and cough drops, cold eez, Power C gummies, and generic mucus meds. Switched up with 2 kinds of allergy meds when thought when mellowed might just be an allergy to Mtn Cedar I’ve been getting bout this time of yr since moved to tx.
About a week and a half ago I got it back full blown and worse. Is when I started the mucus medicine, I felt some drainage, and then, the cough. Second hand smoke set me off, too much physical activity, and once I started to cough,would be on a roll like a whole minute. and every 10 mins. It was dry, and really deep, and hurt my chest and then started getting sharp pains in my head from the force of the coughs and most likely blood to my head. would bring tears to my eyes because of the pain behind them. I also would wear a pad because would the force would leak urine even after just going to the bathroom. I could hear the bubbles in my chest when just relaxing.
Finally gave in, went to an urgent care facility, and they said bronchitis… I got a steriod shot there, and 2 prescriptions, one for an antibiotic z-pack and the other cough syrup with codeine to help me rest.
The shot worked like within an hr. Continuous coughing went to not coughing for an hr at a time, but did have some pretty bad fits when started. When did cough tho, I started getting more mucus coming up and feel it was a good thing to get it outta there. Now my nose is lightly stuffed and runs, and blowing my nose alot again but clear, not colored. I DO get coughing fits right now, but started the antibiotics, got the shot and only took 1 dose cough syrup cuz of codeine.
My main concern is the talk of contagion… I feel its probly true because I think got it from my grandbabies in first place. Now I’ve been with them the last few days and hope they aren’t infected, plus, I work at a school with a lot more… we are understaffed so I worked even tho sick. Just in case I am going to take more precautions with everybody and am going to take all the meds as directed for the duration.
I just posted to let ppl know my symtoms and to let ppl know they might have it. I may have also had something like this with the cough beginning of last yr now that recognize it.

Comment on Is Bronchitis Contagious by Lynda

Lynda — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:21:04 +0000

Spoke to my Dr. Who stated the same thing as Heather, also saw it in a medical web site! I am presently being treated with an antibiotic, inhaler and cough med. was told to stay at home until I see the Dr. In a week.

Comment on Is Bronchitis Contagious by Lynda

Lynda — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:15:25 +0000

Just read a web site by a Dr. That stated bronchitis is contagious when it is viral or bacterial but not while caused by allergens as dust, smoke,etc.

Comment on Viral Tonsillitis by Nettie

Nettie — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:28:13 +0000

Does anyone know of tonsilitus and connection to chorea (jerks)in teenagers??

Comment on Is Bronchitis Contagious by Michael Ola

Michael Ola — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:13:24 +0000

I am going throug some of the listed symptom and is taking so long a time. I need your advice because I had applied antibiotic doses and still passing through those symptoms earlier on listed.

Comment on Chronic Pharyngitis by Bubba

Bubba — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:27:35 +0000

I use to suffer from Chronic Pharyngitis.

I would get Pharyngitis easily 3 – 4 times a year. the doc would always give me nasil spray or pump me full of Amoxicillin but nothing would help it.

I would suffer from it for up to 2 months at a time.

Finally, after years, probably 7 – 8 years, I have conquer it!

1st I pay attention to my breathing and breath through my nose. Even when you have a stuffy nose you force the air through your nose. Stop breathing through your mouth.

2nd I went to a few sleep studies and they told me I snore and suffer from sleep apnea. After 2 tests they prescribed me a CPAP machine.

I use the nose pillows and breathe through my nose all night long.

Sleeping with the CPAP machine is something that takes alittle while to get use to. It took me about 6 weeks to before I really was comfortable.

I now dont sleep with out it. If I sleep out of town for a night or 2 I pack it up and bring it with me.

Make sure you get the CPAP machine that comes with a humidifier.

It has been 18 months since I began following these steps and it has been 18 months since I last suffered from a sore throat or strep throat or Pharyngitis.

Comment on Bronchitis, Inflammation in the Air Passage of Lungs by Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:48:34 +0000

I have caught this cold from my husband 4days ago. Went to bed last night had a very hard time breathing so decided to go to the doc this morning.He told me that is was a very bad case of Bronchites that I needed to start medication right away and puffer or would land my self in the hospital which would not be good. I went next door to the Pharmacie were I got the medication prescribed I was told to take with food, but decided to

Comment on Bronchitis, Inflammation in the Air Passage of Lungs by Peggie O'Neill Baron

Peggie O'Neill Baron — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:57:36 +0000

This article was very helpful. thank you

Comment on Is a sinus infection contagious by brand domains

brand domains — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:25:45 +0000

Please take my advice seriously, my cousin’s sinus got even worst for taking it for granted. She is now under operation because of that.

Comment on Is Bronchitis Contagious by Heather

Heather — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:06:16 +0000

“Is Bronchitis Contagious?

Bronchitis describes a group of symptoms (including airway inflammation, over-production of phlegm, cough), which can have various causes. If the cause of the bronchitis is viral or bacterial, it can be contagious. If the cause of the bronchitis is due to smoking, air pollution, or other inhaled irritants, it is not contagious.”