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   Can you get over bronchitis on your own?

   • Without complications, acute bronchitis lasts less than three weeks. You should be able to recover on your own, without prescription medication. Rest and over-the-counter medications to treat your cough, loosen mucus, and ease pain and fever should be enough to treat your symptoms. 1

   Bronchitis: Home remedies and when to see a doctor

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   How long does bronchitis last and when should you see a doctor?

   • In acute bronchitis, symptoms occur more than five days, and can last up to three weeks. In chronic bronchitis, symptoms last for at least three months of the year during two consecutive years. If your cold symptoms and cough last more than three weeks, cause chest pain, shortness of breath, or fever, see your doctor immediately.

   Acute Bronchitis: How Long Do Symptoms Last?

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   How does bronchitis kill you?

   • Technically, bronchitis doesn't kill you. It's the inflammation of the main air passage that leads to the lungs. Because bronchitis is cause by a virus antibiotics will not cure it (Antibiotics kill bacteria), and if it remains untreated, it can develop into pneumonia, and THAT can kill you.

   How does bronchitis kill you

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   How long does it take to recover from bronchitis?

   • Recovery from acute bronchitis may take up to two weeks. One of the most common types of bronchitis—acute bronchitis—is caused by a viral infection. In many cases, the virus is the same or similar to the cold or flu viruses. In some instances, breathing chemicals, dust, and other allergens can cause acute bronchitis.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › bronchitisBronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 11, 2017 · Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic. Often developing from a cold or other respiratory infection, acute bronchitis is very common.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesBronchitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

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   Sep 8, 2022 · Bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways leading to your lungs that causes coughing and mucus. Learn about the types, causes, diagnosis and treatment of bronchitis, and how to prevent complications.

4. www.webmd.com › lung › understanding-bronchitis-basicsBronchitis (Acute and Chronic): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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   Mar 8, 2024 · Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to the lungs. Learn about the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, and when to call your doctor.

5. www.lung.org › lung-health-diseases › lung-diseaseBronchitis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment | American Lung ...

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   Sep 29, 2023 · Bronchitis is a lung infection that causes cough, chest congestion and fever. Learn how to prevent, diagnose and treat bronchitis, and when to see a doctor.

6. www.webmd.com › lung › understanding-bronchitisBronchitis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Antibiotics - WebMD

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   Apr 23, 2023 · Learn how to tell the difference between acute and chronic bronchitis, and what tests and medications can help you recover. Find out when you need antibiotics and how to prevent complications.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BronchitisBronchitis - Wikipedia

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   Acute: ~5% of people a year [2] [3] Chronic: ~5% of people [3] Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs that causes coughing. Bronchitis usually begins as an infection in the nose, ears, throat, or sinuses. The infection then makes its way down to the bronchi. Symptoms include coughing up sputum ...