Question 1

how long does it take to recover & get strength back from having bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

As much as 6 weeks: Effects on bronchial mucosa can take that long to revert to normal.

Question 2

how long before bronchitis clears up? i have had bronchitis symptoms for about four months! how much longer will it take to clear up?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: If your bronchitis was caused by an infection it should have cleared up by now unless your immune system is weakened or your lungs are abnormal in some way.  You may have "chronic bronchitis" which can last for months and return year after year.  If you are a smoker then stop.  If you work around a lot of dust/chemicals then wear a mask or find a new job and see if it helps.

Question 3

my husband had a severe case of bronchitis in 2018, he recovered from it but he still caugh a lot, sometimes a dry caugh, could the bronchitis be still giving him issues today?

Accepted Answer

: Bronchitis could be chronic if your husband is prone to it. The exposure he has to dust, fumes, smokes may also make it more likely to be ongoing. You cannot change his predisposition but you could change his exposure.

Question 4

i recovered from covid and felt good for 2 weeks, but now have symptoms of bronchitis with 2 negative covid rapid tests. is this related? am i contagious? what should i do? worried this is long-covid, but i'm young and relatively healthy?

Accepted Answer

: If you have no fever and otherwise feel OK take OTC med for cough. It does not seem to be long covid for your tests are neg. Till you have cough take precautions. If not better in a 3-4 days or if worried see your MD. Hope you feel better

Question 5

is it safe for a child recovering from bronchitis to go swimming?

Accepted Answer

Safer: It should be ok to go swimming once you are recovering from the illness.

Question 6

hello there dr pan,i have acute bronchitis but my fever has recovered but im still coughing. does that mean im recovering soon?

Accepted Answer

Getting better: The cough may linger for a while.

Question 7

i very recently recovered from bronchitis and i'm almost back to normal but smoke and dust still makes me cough and irritates my breathing.

Accepted Answer

Bronchial recovery: You were treated for an infection but the lining of the breathing tubes in your lungs were damaged. They will recover in time. If you can afford it get a HEPA air filter. It filters the air to 99.97 % clean and don't stay around smokers. You will get better!

Question 8

i have had bronchitis since jan 1,been off work i am still coughing, bringing mucus up when i cough. should i stay off work longer? how much longer?

Accepted Answer

Strictly: speaking you are NOT "contagious" and can return to work..Ask your PCP (Primary Care Provider) for a COUGH SUPPRESSANT since your coughing may make your work contacts uncomfortable and it's not doing you a lot of good at this point!!!
Hope this helps!
Dr

Question 9

after recovering from chemical bronchitis will my lungs always be susceptible to coughs and infections?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: It depends on the severity of the exposure, what the exposure was and your underlying lung status.  You are right, some people after pulmonary exposures to toxins/chemicals have sensitized/compromised airways but that isn't always the case for everyone.

Question 10

18yof, 100-100.8 degree fever obtained orally morn/day/night for 2 weeks. recovering from flu/bronchitis;finished antibiot mon. should i see dr again?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The temp is nearing 101 which is more significant that a temp of say 99-100. It is possible that your bronchitic infection didn't clear all the way and you still have residual . It is also possible it did clear and now a secondary infection had begun. See your doctor

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How long to recover from bronchitis

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How long does it take to recover & get strength back from having bronchitis?

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How long before bronchitis clears up? i have had bronchitis symptoms for about four months! how much longer will it take to clear up?

A member asked:

My husband had a severe case of bronchitis in 2018, he recovered from it but he still caugh a lot, sometimes a dry caugh, could the bronchitis be still giving him issues today?

A member asked:

I recovered from covid and felt good for 2 weeks, but now have symptoms of bronchitis with 2 negative covid rapid tests. is this related? am i contagious? what should i do? worried this is long-covid, but i'm young and relatively healthy?

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Is it safe for a child recovering from bronchitis to go swimming?

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Hello there dr pan,i have acute bronchitis but my fever has recovered but im still coughing. does that mean im recovering soon?

A member asked:

I very recently recovered from bronchitis and i'm almost back to normal but smoke and dust still makes me cough and irritates my breathing.

A member asked:

I have had bronchitis since jan 1,been off work i am still coughing, bringing mucus up when i cough. should i stay off work longer? how much longer?

A member asked:

After recovering from chemical bronchitis will my lungs always be susceptible to coughs and infections?

A member asked:

18yof, 100-100.8 degree fever obtained orally morn/day/night for 2 weeks. recovering from flu/bronchitis;finished antibiot mon. should i see dr again?

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