Question 1

Is it possible to have acute bronchitis without a cough or mucous?

Accepted Answer

The inflammation of the bronchus (upper large airway) would lead to a cough unless the patient is unable to cough (e.g. they are a quadriplegic).  A viral bronchitis can lead to a non-productive cough initially, but usually these will become productive in a short period of time, so a non-productive cough can be bronchitis.

Question 2

Diagnosed with bronchitis without a cough. chest feels bloated but hard to burp.chest feels congested but no difficulty breathing. what do you think?

Accepted Answer

If you were examined by a doc and they heard what sounds like bronchitis in your chest it likely is correct. Sometimes the cough doesn't hit till it loosens up. Give it time.

Question 3

Would a winter cough be a sure sign of bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Coughing is a sign of irritation of the airways.  It can be a sign of a cold or flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, heart problems, pneumonia, asthma, allergies and many other things.

Question 4

Why does cough from bronchitis get worse at night?

Accepted Answer

Most likely due to humidity, position, temperature changes; can be d/t environment changes (@ home not work) and allergens present; can be meds wearing off from earlier in day. Should discuss w/your dr to see how to best manage symptoms.

Question 5

What causes this forceful cough when having bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Cough is a reflex that protects the airways/lungs from infection so when infection and/of inflammation is sensed, cough results to rid the airway of infection. Unfortunately, cough itself can create inflammation thus creating more cough. To end this cycle, anti inflammatory inhalers are sometimes needed in addition to bronchodilators.

Question 6

Dry hacky cough after bronchitis, what would you suggest?

Accepted Answer

It means your bronchitis is not completely cured and that's why you still have cough or you may have pneumonia and need a chest xray.Do not smoke and follow uo with your doctor.

Question 7

How can you distinguish between a smoker's cough and bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Smoker' s cough will stay about the same while bronchitis in top of smoker' s cough will bring increased sputum production, sometimes fever, increased shortness of breath.

Question 8

Does a cough with bronchitis get a lot worse before it gets better?

Accepted Answer

If you are referring to acute bronchitis, a worsening cough can be a sign of bronchospasm that can complicate acute bronchitis. Treatment can consist of bronchodilator and steroid inhalers. See your doctor for evaluation if you have a worsening cough with acute bronchitis.

Question 9

How long does it take to get chemical bronchitis? how do u know does it come with a strong cough?

Accepted Answer

Chemical bronchitis is usually from exposure to potent toxins whether it be household cleaners or pesticides or other chemicals. Symptoms can come on immediately or be slightly delayed. It is important that you get evaluation and follow up for this. You may need an inhaler to help with any bronchospasm you're having. Are you coughing up blood? hard to breathe? If  yes, go to the emergency room now

Question 10

How long after bronchitis does the cough last ? it's dry and annoying and constant and nothing helps

Accepted Answer

Duration of cough in bronchitis depends upon factors such as concomitant infection, allergies, asthma and sinus involvement etc. Proper Evaluation and adherence to recommended treatment  to medicine, including avoidance to allergens would assure a shorter course of bronchitis/cough. Feel better:)

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Is it possible to have acute bronchitis without a cough or mucous?

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Diagnosed with bronchitis without a cough. chest feels bloated but hard to burp.chest feels congested but no difficulty breathing. what do you think?

Would a winter cough be a sure sign of bronchitis?

Why does cough from bronchitis get worse at night?

What causes this forceful cough when having bronchitis?

Dry hacky cough after bronchitis, what would you suggest?

How can you distinguish between a smoker's cough and bronchitis?

Does a cough with bronchitis get a lot worse before it gets better?

How long does it take to get chemical bronchitis? how do u know does it come with a strong cough?

How long after bronchitis does the cough last ? it's dry and annoying and constant and nothing helps

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