Is Bronchitis Contagious
Bronchitis, a Breathing Disease
Bronchitis is the swelling in the passage of the windpipe, which in turn connect to the lungs. Bronchitis starts with the irritation in the bronchial tubes. Then, there is a formation of mucus. The mucus deposit blocks the air passage. This creates problem in breathing.
Type of Bronchitis
There are two types of Bronchitis:
1. Acute Bronchitis
2. Chronic Bronchitis
Acute Bronchitis occurs due to severe cold and stays for a shorter period of time. But Chronic Bronchitis usually is the pain in the chest. This is accompanied by cough and fever. There is a difficulty in breathing too in case of chronic bronchitis.
Effects of Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis lasts for a long time and mucus is released during cough. The patients find it difficult to breathe for a longer time. The level of difficulty may vary from person to person. They may fall sick due to lung infections too. The other names of this disease are ‘chronic obstructive lung disease’ and ‘chronic obstructive air passage disease’. The difficulty lies in respiration in the body of the patient. Let us analyze, is Bronchitis contagious or not?
Is Bronchitis contagious?
It is extremely true. It is contagious disease. The virus can transfer the disease when you sneeze or cough. In the initial stage, there is a swelling in the air passage. At this time, there is no formation of virus. When the bacteria released by the patients through sneeze and cough spreads through the air, the disease gets spread to others around. The infected person should consult a physician immediately and get medicines. Otherwise it leads to pneumonia too. Both the types of Bronchitis are contagious. The viral infection is powerful and it may affect the healthy people around through indirect and direct contacts.
How to Prevent Bronchitis?
By following healthy and hygienic daily routine, we can prevent the disease from spreading. Cleanliness is very important. As virus lies everywhere, wash your hands before meals and after using the toilets. Do not spread the infection in the air by sneezing and coughing. Use a hand towel, if you are having such a problem. Asthmatic patients develop acute Bronchitis. Taking antibiotics is the best solution to get relief from acute Bronchitis. Only such medicines can work well with viral infections. Take the advice of doctor for the consumption of medicines and follow the dosage and duration strictly. Other than taking medicines, take lot of fluids and bed rest is important for the patients. Antibiotics are is helpful in preventing further infections. Asthma patients can consult a doctor and get themselves medicated in such scenarios. They can take the medicines regularly and use the inhaler for fast relief. This will widen the passage of respiratory organs and affected person can feel more comfortable.
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FAQ. Bronchitis Info
How to treat bronchitis?
- Adhere to the following tips and this would help you lots in treating bronchitis
- Minimize your exposure to irritants. Quit smoking
- A vaporizer can ease your breathing difficulty
- Let your mouth and nose not be exposed to cool air around
- Hot bath can relax you lots before sleeping
- Take proper medication on time and avoid taking too much of cough syrup
- Increase fluid intake and stop taking diary products sugar rich food and processed food items to alleviate the allergic reaction
Who discovered bronchitis?
The first case of broncitis was discovered in 1808. The term bronchitis was coined by Charles Badham in the year 1808. However, Greeks have been suing the term ‘excess phlegm’ to refer to this lung problem earlier.
How to prevent bronchitis?
Wash your hands and legs as often as you can especially when you roam around and come back home. Minimize your exposure to pollutants. Use a mask to cover your mouth and nose. Ensure that your immunity is high and get your vaccinations on time
How long does bronchitis last?
Bronchitis symptoms are generally visible for 1-2 weeks timeframe. However, the cough and sneezing can continue for a few weeks too. It is very contagious during the first one week.
What is chronic bronchitis?
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the lungs. This often causes constriction to the air passage in and out of the lungs. The cilia that is present adjoining the air passage secrete mucus and obstruct the passage of air thereby leading to suffocation. When this continues to be present for around a few months timeframe, then it is termed as chronic bronchitis. Smoking has been proven to be the main cause of chronic bronchitus.
What causes bronchitis
Bronchitis is caused by bacteria and viruses. Rhino virus, influenza and adenoviridae are a few that can cause bronchitis. However, chronic bronchitis is often caused due to the habit of smoking. Occupational exposure to pollutants has also been determined to be the cause of brochitis.
How do you get bronchitis?
Bronchitis is caused usually by bacterial or viral infections. However, it is contagious and can also be caused just by being in touch with the infected person. Second hand smoke can even result in accumulation of irritants in the air passage which in turn can result in broncitis
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casey Reply:
June 24th, 2010 at 12:32 am
I was given augmenten (antibiotic) for acute sinusitis 8 days ago. The fever went down and I’m coughing a bit less, but I’m wiped out and developed squeeky sounds in my upper chest. Mucus color changed from green to opaque white. Today the doctor said it had gone into athsmatic bronchitis, and gave me a shot of cortisone. Now my heart is pounding and my chest kind of hurts. Has anyone else had this experience? I had pneumonia with staph infection last October, so am worried if the doctor did enough test to avoid it coming back.
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CHAPIS Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I AM THE SAME WAY ACTUALLY I WASIN THE ER LAST NIGHT NAD THEY GAVE ME A TREATMENT WITH ABUTIRAL AND 3 PILLS OF PREDNISONE AND A SHOT OF CORTISONE…AND TODAY I FEEL DROWSY TIRED YES LESS COUGH BUT i FEEL MY HEART POUNDING MORE AND I HAD CHEST PAIN LAST NITE NOW MY UP BACK HURTS MORE. SOMETIMES I WONDER IF DOCTORS JUST DIAGNOIS US WITH WHAT THEY MIGHT THINK WITH OUT ACTUALLY IN DEED MAKING AND TAKING ALL THE PRECAUTIOUS THEY NEEDS OF TESTS TO DIAGNIOS CORRECTLY.
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Pug Reply:
October 4th, 2010 at 2:36 am
I have emphazyma COPD, and Asthma. Consqently just like a clock I get a great bout with bronchitis. My doctor does the exact same thing for me. Always Prednisone (steroid) healer, starting 40mg a day for 7 days, than 20, than 10. I also get a cortisone shot and Laviquin as the anti biotice. It takes about six weeks to get rid of this nasty thing. You might ask if this is allergy related. I take shots every two weeks also to keep the allergies down. I am now 65 years old and smoked for 40 years. I am on Oxygen while I sleep as level drops at nite, and sometimes during the day when bronchitis acts up. Yes, you do feel that your heart is going harder, it probably is as you are having trouble breathing, and you are working harder. Now for me, the prednisone makes me shake and I gain weight. Hungary all the time.
cindy Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
when it comes to going to the er alot of the dr’s do what they can to diagnose you. it’s better to go to your regular dr especially so they know what’s going on with you and can put it in your file that you had whatever it is.
@bobby
Bronchitis is contagious after 2-3 days since you contracted this problem. But antibiotics help in alleviating the problem. Still the health problem is contagious since you will have cough associated with this disease
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Sarah Reply:
February 6th, 2010 at 11:00 am
I have just been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis (no i don’t smoke and never have) and have had it several times a year for 15-20 years. I have NEVER passed it on to anyone, including my hsband in that time. According to my doctor, it’s not contagious at all and, being a teacher, I take that part very seriously.
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janie Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
I get bronchitis quite a few times a year, yes I am a smoker. I always am around people when I have it but none of my friends or family members have gotten it. It’s not like when you have it you are sneezing or coughing in anyones face so I dont think it is a big deal.
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Megan Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I’m glad that none of your family members have gotten it from you. However, it doesn’t matter that you are not coughing or sneezing right in their faces, germs pass through the air. I believe that bronchitis IS contagious. I’ve gotten bronchitis from people before, and trust me, I don’t let anyone cough in my face. As person with a chronic lung disease (Cystic Fibrosis), I see things a bit differently and do think that it’s a big deal.
Stephanie Reply:
March 7th, 2010 at 12:21 am
Well I don’t care what anyone says because according to my girls it IS very contagious.One was just diagnosed a few days ago and now the other is showing the same exact symptoms only worse in severity. I have done everything in my power to keep them apart including setting up a bed in the living room so they are not sleeping in the same room. I have made sure they were not in the same room as each other. Which now seems I was too late on separating them. I myself have to be careful when it comes to any respiratory illnesses because having asthma they easily turn to pneumonia with me.
Nick C Reply:
March 24th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Chronic bronchitis is different from acute bronchitis, and it is not communicable.
Marilyn Reply:
July 20th, 2010 at 4:02 am
I have chronic bronchitis and I guess it is contagious because 2 of my close friends that are around me alot have just been diagnosed with it as well.
Anne Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Hey I’m sure it’s important to you not to get your class sick so from the things I’ve read on many web sites and heard from my doc you might want to stay home the next time it’s acting up. See I have lupus and this is something that can put me back in the hospital and fast. Thank you for being so caring about this but you might want to talk with another doctor and see if there is something you can do to help you and save your class!
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September 3rd, 2010 at 2:45 pm
it is contagiouis but with the right antibiotics everything will be ok and you won’t be contagiois anymore
Debra Reply:
February 20th, 2010 at 3:31 am
I have bronchitis also, currently, yes I’m a smoker but I wasnt at the age of 2. I got it every year as a child and now I’m 50, it’s still the same and my family I live with do not get it, so I assume I am not contagious after all these years. Also my lungs are not damaged and a pulmonologist tested me for 2 years ,different tests. I do not have COPD.
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vicky Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Just because your family and those you work with you do not catch your bronchitis does not make you non-contagious. I am writting from my Moms hospital room.She currently is hospitalized because someone thought they were not contaious and were.She is a 75 yr old cancer pt. The person who gave it to her had contact with many people and only infected a few but had this person stayed home only his family members would have been exposed.I am sorry to say this to folks that think it is okay to go to work sick but you piss me off!There are 2 kids in this hospital who were infected by this same person both are under age 5.I sat with their Moms tonight after we were told their kids have the same virus as my Mom.We talked and found out the same company had worked on all of our homes, and it was the same crew of guys.All of the crew had been coughing so I had asked if any were sick, they all had said it was smokers cough in the begining of the day… but one of the guys later in the day said one of the others was sick. Less than 48 hours later my Mom was sick. I learned these kids got sick at the same time.The guy who worked on our house was only at our house long enough to rip out a carpet.
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MMC Reply:
April 9th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Although I agree, people who are sick should stay home, for people like myself who have chronic bronchitis getting it at least once every 2 months due to a weak immune system, asthma and weak lungs from chronic croup as a kid it is hard to call out of work every time you are sick. Your superiors start thinking you are lieing and won’t allow you to call out, so a lot of times it is not the person who is sick that is the culprit it is the big wigs in the world that believe being sick doesnt matter and you need to be at work. I am a manager so most of the time I cannot call out when there is no-one to come in for me, working different shifts and having no back up person because your work will not hire in some-one to cover a position that is open when someone else left is the problem. It’s today’s society and the lack of jobs that cause the problems not the sick people.
Lisa Reply:
May 30th, 2010 at 2:58 am
I Agree people need to watch what they are doing and if they do not know why they are sick go to the doc. im sitting here typing from my hosp. bed with bronchitis that caused phanomia, my 3 year old daughter got it just from a hug, my husband got it from simply sleeping next to me.
max Reply:
June 20th, 2010 at 2:56 am
I went to the doc for pink eye, and lo and behold found out I also have Viral Bronchitis. Had no clue. I have been tired but chalked that up to stress from work. I have had minor chest pains but chalked that up to Costocondritis, which I tend to get once a year. I am not one of the fortunate ones that are allowed to stay at home when Im sick. In fact when my work found out I had pink eye this past week, they still wanted me to come in!!! Telling them I have viral bronchitis is not going to prevent me from being told I have to work. I agree, that when you are contagious, the best bet is to stay home!!! Running a fever and/or having discolored mucus is a sure sign your infectious. And no matter how often you wash your hands, sneeze in your sleeve or cough down your shirt, something is going to go somewhere and infect a co-worker. The fact the powers that be are only concerned about their business ARE the real culprits..
brenda Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
hooray! I agree! I also understand that people that have a job outside the home have problems with “management” so the next time you have to call in sick and management insist you to go anyway, just make sure you cough on them as much as you can! Once they contract Bronchitis a couple of times, maybe they will change thier policy. This may seem “mean or extreme”, but, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and am on medication that supresses my immune system and makes me very susceptible to infections. Please people, stay home if you have been diagnosed with colds or bronchitis! This also means folks that like to visit. My daughter-in-law constantly brings her children to my home when she knows they are sick even though she knows my condition. Practically every time, I come down with a cold, which my system can’t handle, and then it turns into Bronchitis. The time before last it developed into Bronchitis and then Pneumonia! Now I have Bronchitis again, brought on by a visit last week when one had strep throat (with fever)and one had a terrible cough (undiagnosed). I’m glad I am not the only one who thinks this is rude and discourteous as well as dangereous. When I am sick, I do not carry it out into the community and when I have to go to the Doctor, I don a mask while in the waiting room. Please people, have some respect for others, some people are not as healthy as others and you really put thier health at risk!
Kent Reply:
February 25th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
This post becomes immediately suspect when it claims that a viral infection spreads BACTERIA with the coughing and sneezing. To quote from above: “The virus can transfer the disease when you sneeze or cough. In the initial stage, there is a swelling in the air passage. At this time, there is no formation of virus. When the bacteria released by the patients through sneeze and cough spreads through the air, the disease gets spread to others around.”
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Nick Reply:
April 3rd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
I’ve been smoking for about six years now and my girlfriend got sick from some one at her work, she’s fine now but i’ve been coughing up spots of blood and mucus for about 2 weeks now, is this bronchitis?
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Diana Reply:
June 8th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Dude,
I have bronchitis now and am not coughing up blood. GO TO THE DOCTOR ASAP. Don’t panic but do it.
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Brittany Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 2:05 am
It is possible to have traces of blood in your phlem with bronchitis although it is not all that common. If you are coughing up blood at all it could be an indication of a more severe problem and you should consult your physician as soon as possible.
alix Reply:
April 18th, 2010 at 1:44 am
i have been smoking for quite some time and cough up brown mucus usually but this morning my throat was inflamed and swollen very bad, i got a fever, and instead of brown mucus it is now yellow. i have body aches and tiredness. i normally have a slight cough but its gotten worse in the past 2 days. is this bronchitis or something else?
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Tex Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:14 am
Antibiotics are only effective against b a c t e r i a l infections, NOT viral infections. Most often, viral infections precede bacterial infections and don’t respond to antibiotics. Viral bronchitis lasts about a week and is characterized by sinus drainage, overwhelming cough; clear, white, gray, or brown phlegm; extreme fatigue, a sore throat and headache If you go to any medical sites, you can easily
Tex
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Bronchitis, basically, is the swelling of the bronchia, thus, it is not contagious. However, as the bacteria starts to form, the disease then is contageous the moment the bacteria was emitted into the air.
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Tex Reply:
October 10th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Well, Garry, swelling of the bronchia is not contagious in the strictest sense.
However, if the aveoli–the little sacs within the lung–become infected by one of any number of v i r u s e s then the person’s cough, sputum, sneezes, hankerchiefs, hands,etc. ARE contagious. Usually, the virus enters the lungs first, causes the initial infection and sets the stage for the next infections which are bacterial. Antibiotics are effective at this stage, but if not treated it can then evolve into a pneumonia or COPD.
If you read some of the other posts, you can see this.
Be more careful and thorough in your research.
Tex
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is bronchitis sore throat bacterial contagious?
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@Naomi
Yes. It is very contagion. The viral infection can spread by touch even. Infected person needs to take care and be clean
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how is bronchitis transferred from person to person?
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@David
Transmission can happen via sneezing, coughing and even by simple touching,. The infected person has to wash hands and keep himself clean in order to avoid transmission. Overall, broncitis is heavily contageous.
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when am I no longer contageous bronchitis?
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angela B Reply:
October 24th, 2009 at 9:05 am
That is a good question because I had a cough for 2 weeks, it went a way for 3 days and came back strong now. Went to doctor and they told me that I have bronchitis. Was I contagious now or then?
I am on antibiotics and a steroid for relieving the inflammation-Am I still contageous.
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Acute bronchitis due to sinus infection is contagious?
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Yeah, absolutely… a friend of mine had this happen to him. It wasn’t a pretty picture!
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@Williams
First of all, I would say that acute bronchitis is contagious. It can spread during the first five days time. But you can 100% vouch that it will not spread only after 2 weeks since infection. Chronic bronchitis is not contagious. Even in acute bronchitis the said facts hold good if if there is no relapse.
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marie Reply:
June 19th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
unless you are a doctor you might want to read this article–both bronchitis’ are contagious according to this article and being that i have 4 out of six in our house hold with it i highly believe they are both contagious depending on the stage of it
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@Massa
Yes it is. But you can always ensure that it does not spread much by isolating the items used by the infected patient. Wash hands and legs properly as often as you can and definitely before eating and after toilet. Be clean at home and keep the place tidy. This would help
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Bill Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Thanks for the information. Why is washing legs important? Or, is it only after using the toilet(I understand that.) and before eating also?
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how long is acute bronchitis contagious?
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@Clifford
Bronchitis is contagious for the first 5-6 days time. You can be very sure that it will not spread only after 2 weeks since infection commences. Acute bronchitis is contagious while chronic is not.
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@Garry
Thanks for that fact. This is absolutely true. The disease is badly contagious and that is what makes this disease dreadful.
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how long is a chest cold contagious?
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MrTox Reply:
May 27th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
It is not contagious. However, if you have the chest infection accompanied by yellow phlegm expelling cough then it is definitely contagious. So be careful
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when is bronchitis contagious?
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MrTox Reply:
May 27th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Acute bronchitis is contagious. Choric one is not. Acute spreads during the first 5-6 days time in 90% of cases. 2 weeks is the safe zone after which the disease is not contagious at all. This holds good if there’s no relapse of the disease.
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how long are you contageous with a sinus infection?
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MrTox Reply:
May 28th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Any bacterial or viral infection is contagious during the first one week. After that the sinus infection prolongs but loses the contagiousness contained within it. so it is better to be careful during the initial one week period.
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how long to stay out of work with bronchitis?
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MrTox Reply:
May 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
For the first 5-6 days, bronchitis would be deadly contagious. So after that you can resume work comfortably. The chances of spreading is drastically reduced after this period
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coughing Reply:
October 23rd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Deadly contagious? Are you a doctor? Yeah, my doctor would say you’re extremely exaggerating and/or misinformed. Its whatever caused the brochitis, a cold, flu, that is contagious, the the inflammation of the bronchi (which is what brochitis is).
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how to get rid of bronchitis?
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Detox Drink Reply:
June 1st, 2009 at 8:28 am
Just take rest. Drink fluids. Take medicines properly. Stop smoking immediately. Reduce the triggers around you. Don’t use too many cough suppressants. Consult your doctor immediately. This would help
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inflammation of the lungs contageous?
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DcrDetox Reply:
May 29th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Yes this is contageous. Actually, the bacteria or the virus that has caused this when gets expelled via sneezing and coughing tends to spread the disease. If an individual gets lung inflammation due to other reasons, that might not be contagious.
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is a dry cough from bronchitis contagious?
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DcrDetox Reply:
May 29th, 2009 at 10:17 am
This cough during the initial one week is contagious. After that they loose the virulence present in them and hence do not seem to be contagious. However, it is better to keep away from children till you are completely alright.
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how to cure bronchitis?
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marajuana Reply:
June 1st, 2009 at 8:34 am
curing would take a bit of time. Medications are thebest way to get out of the disease. But try to be clean. Move out of irritants. Stay away from smoking.this would help you.
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how is bronchitis diagnosed?
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wrinkles eyes Reply:
June 1st, 2009 at 8:36 am
Lab test can detect the disease with ease. Instead of concluding this by yourself, better consult your doctor and take medication accordingly.
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how does bronchitis turn into pneumonia?
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June 1st, 2009 at 8:40 am
Prolonged and continuous bronchitis can lead to pneumonia. Out of experience, I was able to feel a gargling sound in my lungs when the bronchitis turned to pneumonia. Crackling noises in the larynx was really was the difference.
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what is the scientific name for bronchitis?
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June 1st, 2009 at 8:45 am
Laryngitis is the scientific name for Bronchitis. It refers to larynx inflammation.
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nacho2005 Reply:
February 1st, 2010 at 5:26 am
bronchitis is swellin gof the broncholes (tubes in the lungs) different from laryngitis shwelling of the larnyx (voice box)
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when to go to doctor for bronchitis?
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June 1st, 2009 at 8:48 am
Please contact your doctor as soon as possible. Then only you can make sure that you have got into the problem and can take medications accordingly. The earlier the better
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annette hagger Reply:
October 5th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
My Dr said I have Viral Bronchitis but he said it isnt in my lungs and said antibiotics wouldnt help ? I thought antibiotics were the normal treatment for Bronchitis ?
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annon Reply:
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
antibiotics only help bacterial infections, not viruses. You just have to let the virus run its course.
what is the bacteria that causes bronchitis?
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June 1st, 2009 at 8:51 am
Streptococcus, pneumoniae, Branhamela catarrhalis, Bordatella pertussis Haemophilus influenzae, Bordatella parapertussis are the bacteria that can cause bronchitis. Other than this, viruses can cause the disease. Yet another causing agent is mycoplasmas
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how long does a person with viral bronchitis is contagious?
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how long should you stay out of work with bronchitis?
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admin Reply:
June 4th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
The disease would be contagious for the first one week. so take off during that time along. After that you can rejoin. but maintain clean habits and keep away from others as much as possible till it subsides
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which part of air sac causes bronchitis?
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Joshua Reply:
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:01 am
The protective hair that is present around the air sac gets populated with phlegm and the bronchi become red and suffer from inflammation. The infection of the air sac in general is termed as broncitis.
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Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting
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is bronchitis associated with swine flu? Was diagnosed with Bronchitis today and was given meds to take.
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July 23rd, 2009 at 6:04 am
The symptoms are alike. Just that. But in your case, your medical practitioner would be your best guide for he can see the subtle differences between the two with ease.
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Adam Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 2:21 am
I thought I had the H1N1 as well. My doctor diagsnosed me with bronchitis. He said the only difference is the fever. With bronchitis your body warms. With H1N1 you get chills hence the fever… I am no doctor but this what I was told earliar today.
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I don’t know what i have i don’t think its bronchitis but then again im not a doctor.. for the past like 3-4 days i have been having problems breathing and it feels like i have a 100 pound weight on my chest.. between the 3rd and 4th rib from the bottem
i have been explosed to secondhand smoke but i don’t smoke my self. if anyone can help me figure out what i got it would be greatly appreciated..
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July 23rd, 2009 at 6:08 am
Second hand smoke has every possibility of causing bronchitis. But the best thing is get yourself tested and your doctor can easily tell you what is the problem based on the test that he takes. That is better and it is advisable to go as per what he says
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patricia Reply:
September 4th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
find out of you have allergies too. i do and i was getting bronchitis every year like clockwork in late feb and found out it was pollen that was getting into my lungs.. and man, it made me sick for weeks. i take allergy medication now every day and sometimes that doesn’t even help. i never knew it was contagious and 2 people at my job have had it and now me. yuk!!! it almost seems like the flu, it’s changing and becoming more powerful. to me there is nothing worse, it lays me out. it seems when you work around a lot of people that you’ll end up getting something.. wash wash wash and sanitize all the time. and deal with your stress in a healthy manner. i know i got sick after i was really stressed out too. and i eat right and take all of my supplements. too many people.. lots of nasty stuff out there. i feel for everyone that deals with this bad stuff.
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Can you get Guillain-Barré syndrome from Bronchitis?
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admin Reply:
July 14th, 2009 at 9:10 am
As per my understanding, bronchitis cannot cause Guillain-Barre Syndrome. However, as on date, the real cause of Guillain-Barre Syndrome sill remains unknown. But the health problem affects the peripheral nerves while broncitis is something different altogether.
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OnlyTruth Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Bronchitis is not contagious. The flu or cold virus that you would have had 4-6 days prior to the onset of bronchitis is what would be contagious.
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really thank you for the informations. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic.
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July 14th, 2009 at 9:16 am
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I hope no one really believes the garbage on this web site! For one thing, antibiotics only work with BACTERIAL infections, not viruses. Viruses cause bronchitis 90% of the time. Bacterial infections only cause bronchitis 10% of the time. Going by the grammar used in the replies, this sounds like this is coming from someone who doesn’t speak English, besides the fact they have no medical background. There are plenty of other web sites on bronchitis that will confirm what I’ve said.
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admin Reply:
July 14th, 2009 at 9:17 am
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010701/cochrane.html – check out this site for the evidence based answer. However, antibiotics had been the panacea for bronchitis in the past. Things are just changing now. However, thanks for the feedback. we will work towards improving the site in every possible way.
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Deanne Reply:
November 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I have been having bouts of bronchitis from 2 to 5 times per year for the past approx 20 years.
I can say without a doubt that, in my case, the bronchitis has NEVER gone away without antibiotics. And believe me, I have tried to tough it out. The longest I’ve gone was four weeks (during which time I had also passed out on one ocassion from a coughing fit – bruised my body/face and big lump on my head in the process). If a doctor (walk-in clinic) tries to tell me that antibiotics won’t help – I argue.
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elly Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 11:42 am
this is what the cochrane review says..
‘The benefit of antibiotics in treating acute bronchitis was quite small.’
jesus, the people who made this site are not well.
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elly Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 11:54 am
washing legs to prevent bronchitis?
what planet are you on?!!!
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Kristen Reply:
January 26th, 2010 at 7:17 am
I have had bronchitis four to five times, and each time have been on antibiotics. This may have been done due to misinformation at the time, but I believe I would have gotten a lot worse without them. My mother was sick for a week or two and finally saw the doctor and was told she had pneumonia with bronchitis. It isn’t wise to wait it out that long. I am sick now. I had a cold for two weeks. I was feeling pretty much normal except for a nagging cough. Then I spiked a 101 F fever. My nasal passages became inflamed and it became unbearable to sleep because I’d wake up in the middle of the night coughing. I have been taking Mucus pills to unplug my nose and help my cough, have been using a vaporizor to help me breathe and not worsen my asthma. I can’t take Sudafed (which helps me the most) due to a thyroid condition. I still have my tonsils. So, all in all, my cold has now turned into an infectious disease. I am not a chronic doctor going person and only go if I feel my absolute worst. I think seeing your doctor and accepting antibiotics, if recommended, is the wisest thing you can do. Don’t deny antibiotics if you’re being told to take them. There’s an obvious reason for it. If you want to beat bronchitis, exercising and staying away from air pollutants/allergens will help most. There’s always two sides to every story.
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It’s true what Sarah says–I’ve had bronchitis for 12 days and I’m starting to feel better with NO antibiotics. Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections and if you take them when you don’t need them, you develop resistance. Then next time they won’t work as well. Only people who are otherwise compromised (lung disease, heavy smokers, elderly, babies) and might have a secondary infection which could lead to pneumonia should consider antibiotics. Otherwise, wait it out–your body will heal itself in 1-2 weeks. Use cough syrup and/or decongestant at night to help with sleeping. Take a little Tylenol for body aches. Don’t cough into your hands. Don’t shake hands with people. Drink lots of water. Get more rest. Take a nap. Take some vitamin C and echinacea. Wash your hands a lot or use antibacterial gel. Change hand towels. Don’t share drinks. Stay home from work so you don’t contaminate your co-workers. It is very contagious–the whole family has it now-mother, husband, brother, even my 16 month old–who recovered the fastest.
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admin Reply:
July 14th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Antibiotics was used in treating antibiotics. But of late, the trend is changing. However, patients attacked by cough start feeling better with time and that is what has happened to you too. Doctors nowadays have stopped prescribing antibiotics for bronchitis though it was given earlier to alleviate the problem. Thanks for your valuable points too.
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Bryan Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 2:07 am
I went to the doctor today and I was given an antibiotic to help with my chronic bronchitis.
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i have signs of bronchitas comming can this be a sign of swine flu
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admin Reply:
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:24 am
In your case, I would ask you to consult your doctor first. Do not jump into conclusions. Don’t self medicate
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after being exposed how many days do you wait until you know you are safe
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alcohol in system Reply:
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 am
Just wait for a period of 2 weeks. Opt to see a doctor immediately. Then take medications and see for 2 weeks. Even if that does not go, proactively talk with your doctor and do the needful
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Bronchitis can start as viral and then turn bacterial.
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I didn’t know bronchitis was contagious!
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Can you pass bronchitis through a kiss?
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detox tea Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:45 am
Bronchitis is contagious definitely. So its better to be isolated till the infection subsides. Even the utensils used by the patient can be transmitters of the infection. Better be safe than being sorry after the contraction
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Antibiotics will not help you with this if it is viral… If it turns bacterial,then they will help,but until then, they are useless
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People are still smoking cigarettes -and today you can still enjoy in nicotine but without any other side crap fume-(i’m reffereing electronic cigarettes) sure there are hypnosis and other methods to quit smoke but if you don’t want to quit completely nicotine and stay a bit healthier i think that this is the way!
(Btw-Great blog!)
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I was just diagnosed with bronchitis, however I am concerned after reading the symptoms. I did not have any cold or allergies. My symptoms started with a fever that spiked up to 103. Coughing didn’t develop until 2 days later. She said it’s not pneumonia or the flu, and I may have bronchitis now, but I don’t think that’s what started it (I’m still suffering from spiking fevers after 4 days).
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what is bronchitis and how is it treated?
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DcrDetox Reply:
September 5th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Bronchitis is just the inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. It can be acute or chronic. Just have a look at this url- http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/acute-bronchitis-treatment-overview for the treatment options available for acute bronchitis. In case of chronic bronchitis, it is completely not curable but manageable. Just quit smoking. That’s the best measure that you can opt for,
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what antibiotic is used to treat bronchitis?
search: bronchitis in children
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DcrDetox Reply:
September 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Antibiotics are of no avail. Take rest. Have healthy food. Use a humidifier. Avoid irritants. Increase fluid intake. Avoid alcohol and caffeine intake. Inhale beta2 – agonistsa and take OTC drugs when necessary
search: signs of bronchitis
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what is viral bronchitis?
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DcrDetox Reply:
September 5th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Viral bronchitis is the infection of the airways caused by the viruses’ infection. This is less severe when compared to bacterial bronchitis. This manifests in the form of headaches, difficulty in breathing and cough.
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