Question 1

i have bronchitis. should i return to work? dont want to infect

Accepted Answer

Depends on how long: Thank you for thinking about that. Most bronchitis is viral and those illness are typically infectious for a week to 10 days. You can continue to have a cough after the infectious period is gone. If you are working in close contact to others it matters more to wait until you're sure you're not infectious. It's most important to cough into something that can stop droplet spread.

Question 2

i had bronchitis for two weeks now. can i return to work? i am usually on my feet all day.

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you feel well enough you can return to work. If you still feel as badly as you did 2 weeks ago speak with your doctor.

Question 3

i have bronchitis but i work in a building that is full of mold and mildew which i am allergic to already, is it safe for me to return to work?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: Please contact occupational safety for the building. There are ways to inspect and clean the area where you work. In the meantime, avoid mold if possible.

Question 4

wen to the doctors today because i have tbeen feeling well. they said its a severe viral infection and mentioned bronchitis should i return to work?

Accepted Answer

Stay home: If you're feeling poorly, stay home for at least a day or two. You'll feel better, and you'll also not risk infecting your co-workers. Trust me -- they won't want to be around you for a while!

Question 5

i've been ill with really bad bronchitis for the past couple of days. when to go back to work?

Accepted Answer

72 hours after insti: It depends on whether it is viral or bacterial.
 On average if you are on antibiotic she should be able to return to work within 72 hours.  At that time and he should not be contagious to anyone else.

Question 6

virus and bronchitis-when can i go back to work and why so much sweating?

Accepted Answer

Fever?: Have you measured your body temperature?  A rise in body temperature requires sweating to get rid of the heat.  You should not go to work until you are symptoms-free, your co-workers would appreciate it.  If the temp &gt;102 degree, see doctor.

Question 7

i was recently dx with bronchitis & pneumonia. fever free for more than 24 hrs, but i still have a productive cough. is it okay to go back to work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There is No definitive correct answer here, but your Treating provider would be able to best answer that question.  Depending on the time and onset of your symptoms, how many days treatment of antiBx you have had, etc all may play a role in a return to work date.  If you work alone, you may be fine, but if you are around many others in a closed space, then a productive cough would be frowned upon.

Question 8

still sick i got sick last month, ( or longer) i have asthma have never really had an issue with it until now. went to the er finally. had some bronchitis going on sent home with antibotics, felt a little better, went back to work got sick again, a lot pa

Accepted Answer

I : I am so sorry you are still sick.  That sounds like it has been very frustrating.  So it sounds like you initially had symptoms of asthma which is new for you, got diagnosed with bronchitis and initially treated with a course of antitbiotics, then had a diagnosis of pneumonia by x-ray and were treated with amoxicillin, which you failed and then were treated with zithromax, IV antibiotics and steroids, and now are on levaquin (levofloxacin).  I am also very concerned about you.  It sounds like you have failed basically 5 antibiotics.

I would call your doctor in the morning and re-schedule an appointment; i know you are frustrated but you have to be seen again.  In addition, you may need a pulmonary specialist.  It is certainly abnormal to have this persistent of infection that has not cleared despite aggressive treatment.

If you have shortness of breath, the continued pain, fever, or vomiting then you have to go to the er again.

Question 9

i was diagnosed with bronchitis and had an xray that was unclear due to old scar tissue. i am on an antibiotic.. how will i know i when to return work

Accepted Answer

Probably OK now: Bronchitis itself doesn't require staying away from work. If the problem started as a respiratory virus (influenza or just a bad cold), you should stay away during the first 4-5 days of symptoms. After that, no problem, as long as you feel up to it. ough itself and taking antibiotic make no difference. If in doubt, ask the doctor treating you.

Question 10

how do medications work to  treat bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Acute? Chronic?: Acute bronchitis is caused by infection, usually either bacterial or viral. If there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics are used to eradicate it. Chronic bronchitis, a form of copd, is typically treated with bronchodilators to relieve bronchospasm and steroid inhalers to reduce inflammation as well as smoking cessation to slow disease progression and prevent further complications.

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I have bronchitis. should i return to work? dont want to infect

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I had bronchitis for two weeks now. can i return to work? i am usually on my feet all day.

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I have bronchitis but i work in a building that is full of mold and mildew which i am allergic to already, is it safe for me to return to work?

A member asked:

Wen to the doctors today because i have tbeen feeling well. they said its a severe viral infection and mentioned bronchitis should i return to work?

A member asked:

I've been ill with really bad bronchitis for the past couple of days. when to go back to work?

A member asked:

Virus and bronchitis-when can i go back to work and why so much sweating?

A member asked:

I was recently dx with bronchitis & pneumonia. fever free for more than 24 hrs, but i still have a productive cough. is it okay to go back to work?

A member asked:

Still sick i got sick last month, ( or longer) i have asthma have never really had an issue with it until now. went to the er finally. had some bronchitis going on sent home with antibotics, felt a little better, went back to work got sick again, a lot pa

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with bronchitis and had an xray that was unclear due to old scar tissue. i am on an antibiotic.. how will i know i when to return work

A member asked:

How do medications work to treat bronchitis?

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