Question 1

can i go to school with acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the severity of the symptoms. It's probably best to miss a day of work/school to recuperate.

Question 2

could i still go to school with acute bronchitis?

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No: Acute bronchitis, even if viral in origin, can cause other people in the classroom to receive this infection.  Wait until you are completely asymptomatic.

Question 3

what causes acute bronchitis to develop?

Accepted Answer

Infection...: Acute bronchitis is caused by an infection of the airways; usually bacterial or viral etiology.

Question 4

i think i have acute bronchitis--what should i do?

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Bronchitis: If you're young and otherwise healthy chances are the bronchitis is viral. Just use over the counter medications to treat a cough if you have it. If you're starting to have high fevers or chills or if you've had bronchitis for more than 10 days you may need antibiotics.

Question 5

is acute bronchitis contagious?

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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 6

can you get acute bronchitis from kissing?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Yes viral and other inf causes can spread the bugs.

Question 7

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 8

can acute bronchitis be attributed to smoking?

Accepted Answer

Partially: Smoking will make the bronchitis worse.

Question 9

is my acute bronchitis contageous? for how long?

Accepted Answer

What is the cause?: If its caused by a virus or bacteria.You are contagious until you are under treatment for a bacterial infection.For a viral illness you may be contagious for four to seven days.Acute bronchitis  caused by allergy ( asthma) doesn't not carry an allergic component.

Question 10

can i take symbicort when i have acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

: For acute attacks, you need your rescue inhaler eg albutetol, Proventil, Ventolin HFA. Symbicort is for maintenance therapy.

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