Question 1

is there an association between bronchitis and shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

Possibly pneumonia: Most people with bronchitis do not suffer from shortness of breath but they do have a productive cough. If you have shortness of breath or fever then pneumonia is much more likely and you should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 2

how long does constant shortness of breath from bronchitis last?

Accepted Answer

About 1 week: Bronchitis is inflammation of the main bronchial tubes of the lungs.  When they are inflamed, they cause coughing and sometimes shortness of breath.  Most of the time its viral.

Question 3

normally, how long would the constant shortness of breath from bronchitis last?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: During maximal bronchial edema from bronchitis the shortness of breath will remain, when the swelling in the bronchi is receding thus decreasiing the resistance to air flow, the shortness of breath will decrease.

Question 4

is there an association between acute bronchitis and shortness of breath and pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bronchitis is inflammation of the main bronchial tubes of the lungs.  When they are inflamed, they cause coughing and sometimes shortness of breath.  Most of the time its viral.

Question 5

i have bronchitis and anxiety, i can't really tell the shortness of breath apart. anything that sets the two apart?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't matter: The effects of shortness of breath are the same - regardless of the cause - the feelings are too. If you have bronchitis (diagnosed) this is probably the cause now. After the bronchitis is gone, any remaining might be anxiety. It won't matter. Both conditions are unpleasant. Both are treatable. Get better in both ways and breathe easy. CBT helps w/ anxiety. Antibiotics for bronchitis. Best!

Question 6

i have bronchitis. but i didn't drink medicine since 5 years. i have shortness of breath during sport. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Short of breath: To know whether bronchitis needs further attention you need to see a doctor. Be sure not to smoke and avoid smoky environments or those with smoke in the air.

Question 7

last cig feb 2. had bronchitis 1 or 2 weeks after.still have cough, tightness in chest, and shortness of breath. possible sumthing is still lingering?

Accepted Answer

You  need a CXR: You should probably have a chest x ray if you have been coughing for a couple of months. See your doctor.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with pneumonia and bronchitis last week took medication until it was finsihed i'm experiencing shortness of breath with.pain on my left side of my chest and back should i go back to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor,: to be sure of the best plan. In this time of COVID, screening and testing locations are changing all the time. Your doctor may have specific a treatment or plan in mind, with available information about your care and health.

Question 9

have had a bad cough bronchitis for 3 months. e smoker stopped 5 years ago wheezing and shortness of breath. have bad mucus dark green for 3 months?

Accepted Answer

Get treated: You need to get checked out and treated. Whether your problem is copd, asthma, bronchiectasis, or something else, the longer the illness goes on in a poorly-controlled state, the worse it will be for your long-term health. This applies to your entire body, including your heart, not just your lungs.

Question 10

i am experiencing bronchitis and asthma  cough and wheezing (worsened by: in the evening, at night) .   shortness of breath. what should i...

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: An asthma patient may need more doses of asthma medication or a second medication, or just fine-tuning of her asthma meds. If the doctor feels there is bronchitis or pneumonia, an antibiotic may be needed. Sometimes a chest x-ray is done to see if there is something unusual going on, but a chest x-ray is usually not needed in simpler cases of asthma.

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Normally, how long would the constant shortness of breath from bronchitis last?

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Is there an association between acute bronchitis and shortness of breath and pain?

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I have bronchitis and anxiety, i can't really tell the shortness of breath apart. anything that sets the two apart?

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I have bronchitis. but i didn't drink medicine since 5 years. i have shortness of breath during sport. what should i do?

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Last cig feb 2. had bronchitis 1 or 2 weeks after.still have cough, tightness in chest, and shortness of breath. possible sumthing is still lingering?

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I was diagnosed with pneumonia and bronchitis last week took medication until it was finsihed i'm experiencing shortness of breath with.pain on my left side of my chest and back should i go back to the doctor?

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Have had a bad cough bronchitis for 3 months. e smoker stopped 5 years ago wheezing and shortness of breath. have bad mucus dark green for 3 months?

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I am experiencing bronchitis and asthma cough and wheezing (worsened by: in the evening, at night) . shortness of breath. what should i...

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