Question 1

family member is 54 yo and has been smoking since 14 yo.  now experiences chronic seasonal bronchitis and periodic pneumonia. she had a very minor car accident at work and had to submit to a breath tester for alcohol as a condition of employment.  no one

Accepted Answer

Sounds : Sounds like she probably has COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), due to smoking. She needs to stop smoking, if she cannot provide the minimum flow for the breath test- she is already fairly advanced. She will need pulmonary function testing to prove the diagnosis and provide a baseline.

Question 2

my 80 year old step mom has been diagnosed with tb. the family was all together last saturday with her, should we all be tested? she was diagnosed on jan 17 with bronchitis, not getting better went to dr on jan 20 and told she had double pneumonia. jan 25

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If : If your family has contact with your step mother with no respiratory protection and she has active, untreated tb, you should be evaluated.

Question 3

i have had 2 sinus infections in less than 2 months and also bronchitis. my family and i keep getting sick. is there anything to do to prevent this.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You can try to humidify your airways with cool mist humidifier, you can use a netti cup to irrigate your sinuses.  Wash your hands often, and eat lots of vegetables and fruit.
If it continues, you should have your immune system checked as well as allergy testing.

Question 4

i have copd and am prone to bronchitis. for most symptoms. for the rash on scalp, lower back, knees, yellow spots on toenails.... could this be psoriasis? i have a family history of it and don't know the best course of action. my scalp is the worst.

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Eval needed:  I hope that no doctor would try to provide you with a diagnosis based only on this information. As assessment is needed for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 5

i had bronchitis... passed it onto someone i live with. can i get it again from them even though i am the one who gave them the illness? or no?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: Yes you can certainly become reinfected with bronchitis

Question 6

how could someone get permanent asthma from bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Asthma vs bronchitis: Asthma is a chronic disease - the result of inflammation in the airways of the lungs.  It can be worsened by a number of triggers,  and the disease is managed with medications that control the inflammation and open the airways.  Bronchitis is also due to inflammation, but is usually short-lived and the result of a virus.  You may have a nagging cough for a few weeks, but won't develop asthma.

Question 7

can kids get bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Children get it commonly, several times per year.

Question 8

how can a person get bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Smoking, chemical exposure, chronic infections, autoimmune diseases and many other causes.

Question 9

how do i get bronchitis gone asap?

Accepted Answer

Viral or bacterial: Viral bronchitis is characterized by coughing some clear mucus and will usually last less than a week. Antibiotics are ineffective and not recommended for viral bronchitis.  Bacterial bronchitis is productive of yellow or green mucus with a lot of bacteria and will linger for 7-14 days if left untreated with a lot of fatigue.

Question 10

how can i get help for severe bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

No cure: Just management , stop smoking, breathing treatments, allergy treatments and steroids can be used to help.

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Family member is 54 yo and has been smoking since 14 yo. now experiences chronic seasonal bronchitis and periodic pneumonia. she had a very minor car accident at work and had to submit to a breath tester for alcohol as a condition of employment. no one

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My 80 year old step mom has been diagnosed with tb. the family was all together last saturday with her, should we all be tested? she was diagnosed on jan 17 with bronchitis, not getting better went to dr on jan 20 and told she had double pneumonia. jan 25

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I have had 2 sinus infections in less than 2 months and also bronchitis. my family and i keep getting sick. is there anything to do to prevent this.

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I have copd and am prone to bronchitis. for most symptoms. for the rash on scalp, lower back, knees, yellow spots on toenails.... could this be psoriasis? i have a family history of it and don't know the best course of action. my scalp is the worst.

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I had bronchitis... passed it onto someone i live with. can i get it again from them even though i am the one who gave them the illness? or no?

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How could someone get permanent asthma from bronchitis?

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Can kids get bronchitis?

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How can a person get bronchitis?

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How do i get bronchitis gone asap?

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How can i get help for severe bronchitis?

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