Question 1

can i go to school with acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the severity of the symptoms. It's probably best to miss a day of work/school to recuperate.

Question 2

could i still go to school with acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Acute bronchitis, even if viral in origin, can cause other people in the classroom to receive this infection.  Wait until you are completely asymptomatic.

Question 3

will i be able to go outside with acute bronchitis?

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Outdoors: If you are under treatment you should be able to go outside.

Question 4

how long does it take for acute bronchitis to go away ?

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Resolution...: It typically takes about 7-10 days for acute bronchitis due to a viral infection to resolve and up to 14 days for a bacterial infection to resolve. However, the cough associated with acute bronchitis can take even longer to resolve. The bronchitis can result in bronchospasm which can then cause the cough to continue. If this is the case, your doctor can prescribe inhalers to relieve the cough!

Question 5

what to do if i have acute bronchitis, should i go to work tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: Over the last several years, with bird flu and swine flu, many of us in health care were more vocal about sick patients staying home from work.  Bronchitis is an upper respiratory illness and as such, one of your symptoms is cough.  Every time you cough, you spread whatever you are sick with, be it a virus or bacteria.  In order to reduce the chances of your co-workers getting sick, stay home.

Question 6

is acute bronchitis contagious? how long after going dr for med does it usually last. been sick for week and finally went dr today. throats raw now

Accepted Answer

It is contagious.: It can last weeks. Your throat also needs to be checked .

Question 7

i've had acute bronchitis & laryngitis since about saturday and have been off work since.  is it ok to go back tomorrow without infecting the office?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Are you on antibiotics and are you fever-free?  If you haven't sen a doctor, you should if you did see someone, you should call but generally if you have been on medication that long you shouldn't be contagious though bronchitis can really make you feel bad so it depends on how physically demanding your job is as well.

Question 8

what causes acute bronchitis to develop?

Accepted Answer

Infection...: Acute bronchitis is caused by an infection of the airways; usually bacterial or viral etiology.

Question 9

i think i have acute bronchitis--what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: If you're young and otherwise healthy chances are the bronchitis is viral. Just use over the counter medications to treat a cough if you have it. If you're starting to have high fevers or chills or if you've had bronchitis for more than 10 days you may need antibiotics.

Question 10

is acute bronchitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acute bronchitis is currently considered to be caused mostly by viruses, which are quite contagious.  It can be transmitted in the air, by coughing, and by contact with the sick person's hands (if the hands have been coughed on or touched the mouth).  The most contagious period is usually early in the illness, and shortly before the illness begins to show symptoms.

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