Question 1

can you die from bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes : You can die from any infection if you don't get treated or you have certain serious medical conditions.

Question 2

can you die from bronchitis or will it run its course and go away without antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In some patients, it may resolve; in others, it may require treatment (be it antibiotics, inhalers/nebulizers, or steroids); it all depends on how severe the attack is and how bad the lungs are at baseline. The best bet would be to see your doctor.

Question 3

is it possible to die from bronchitis only days after being diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Several possible: ways. If the lungs have little reserve to spare (old age, lung damage, asthma, copd, etc) then, any additional burden on them can often be fatal.
Then, sometimes pneumonias rapidly progress (wow, same day as the Muppet TV show!....Jim Henson died from this).

Question 4

my little brother has bronchitis and i was wondering if it is dangerous to him and if he could possibly die from it?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: If he is otherwise healthy, most cases are related to common respiratory viruses and self resolve within a few weeks.

Question 5

how can bronchitis cause death?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: Bronchitis is not a fatal infection.

Question 6

can u die from brochitus?

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NO: It is an inflammation of the bronchial tree, the airway tubes in your chest and lungs.

Question 7

whats the difference between bronchitis and covid-19?

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Big difference COVID: Bronchitis is usually a viral infection that affects the upper airways causing cough, possibly fever, and sputum production.COVID-19 can cause similar symptoms so it may be difficult to differentiate the two.

Question 8

what is bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes - usually caused by a virus.  Can be worse and more chronic especially in people who smoke or have smoked.

Question 9

what helps bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Drink plenty of fluids. Use cough medicine to help break/bring up the mucus. You can suck on cough drops or hard candies to soothe a dry or sore throat.

Question 10

what causes bronchitis ?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Whether infectious or environmental factors, bronchitis is caused by acute inflammation of the airways that deliver air to your lungs.

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