Question 1

how long am i contagious with acute bronchitis? also how can i alleviate ear pressure?

Accepted Answer

: Most bronchitis isn't contagious at all. If caused by influenza or a common cold virus, contagiousness lasts about a week from onset of symptoms, then no longer contagious even if coughing etc continues longer. Decongestants -- either nasal spray or pills -- can help with ear pressure associated with upper respiratory infections, but often nothing is effective until it clears naturally.

Question 2

sinusitis and bronchitis at the same time how long am i contagious?

Accepted Answer

depends: As long as your symtoms of cough still present, you are still contagious

Question 3

is bronchitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes caused by either viruses or bacteria is contagious.

Question 4

for how long after the onset of bronchitis is a person contagious?

Accepted Answer

depends: Person continues to be contagious as long as symptoms continue to be present.

Question 5

how long is bronchitis contagious? coworker has it, was sick monday and i saw her today (saturday.) still infectious? she is also a smoker (im not)

Accepted Answer

Varies: Acute bronchitis is very common and is generally caused by a contagious virus. The symptoms usually improve in about a week to 10 days but sometimes last 3 weeks or longer. Chronic bronchitis, which is a more serious condition, is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which is often due to smoking. However, coughing at anytime could spread infectious agents.

Question 6

is pneumonia or bronchitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Mostly  YES: Pneumonia or acute bronchitis are respiratory illnesses caused by viruses or bacteria.  Typically these are spread by droplets when an infected individual coughs. It is flu season! limit the spread by staying home from work when you are sick and covering your cough.  But some conditions, like chronic bronchitis, are lung problems that can flare or get worse without infection and aren't contagious.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

can chronic bronchitis be contagious?

Accepted Answer

No...: Chronic bronchitis is a form of copd. It is usually a result of smoking. There is no infection present in chronic bronchitis. Smoking cessation is important for prevention.

Question 9

how long is acute bronchitis contagious for?

Accepted Answer

It is not contagious: Acute bronchitis is a reaction to a viral respiratory infection (vri) by suseptible indiviuals, leading to frequent cough, increased mucus production, chest tightness, wheezing. Less than 20% of the population over react to the irritation of a vri with symptoms noted previously. The underlying vri is contagious for 24 hr before the onset of symptoms and for about 5 days after the symptoms begin.

Question 10

what exactly is bronchitis and is it contagious and is it dangerous i've been coughing real bad and people keep asking me if i have it and i don't kno?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: Means "inflammation of bronchial tubes" usually associated with wheezing as well as cough.

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