Q: how long does a cough from acute bronchitis last? i have already seen my doctor and been given hydromet syrup to control the cough.

Acute is < 2 weeks.: The term "acute bronchitis" is a description of a problem, not a diagnosis. It could be viral, or a complication of smoking, or a mycoplasma infection, or asthma. It may take more than one visit to tell if your cough lasts more than two weeks. And young adults are susceptible to pertussis (whooping cough), which can last 3 months. Did you get your pertussis vaccine?

Question 1

can you get pneumonia if you don't cough (by using cough suppressants) when you have acute bronchitis? or is that ok to do?

Accepted Answer

Different issues. : These are two different infections, involve different areas of the lungs, and usually have different etiologies (viral, bacterial).  You can't give yourself a pneumonia by suppressing the cough of bronchitis.  Just make sure you're treating the right thing.

Question 2

i've had cough for 1 month and a half, and they say it's acute bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: At this point, I would advise a further work up to determine the causes of the cough. A chest radiograph, assessment for sinusitis and reflux is indicated. If you smoke, this can cause a chronic cough.
There are many possible causes, and your physician will further advise.

Question 3

what are the signs that acute bronchitis is improving? im 33 and am fairly healthy. this annoying lingering cough has been around for almost 3 weeks. no other symptoms. feels like the cough is less and less but is so slow to improve. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: A cough lasting longer than 2 weeks should be evaluated by a doctor. If you do not have fever and it is improving you may wait and watch, however, if it is not resolved in a couple of weeks, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

is it possible to have acute bronchitis without a cough or mucous?

Accepted Answer

No - except quads: The inflammation of the bronchus (upper large airway) would lead to a cough unless the patient is unable to cough (e.g. they are a quadriplegic).  A viral bronchitis can lead to a non-productive cough initially, but usually these will become productive in a short period of time, so a non-productive cough can be bronchitis.

Question 5

persistant cough with a cold two weeks ago have had acute bronchitis before do u think i have it again and also i feel winded at times?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Recent study concluded that average cough illness lasts 18 days. We have now come to understand that antibiotics are not needed for most cases of bronchitis and that phlegm color/volume is useless in determining need for antibiotics. It just comes down to time. However, for those who suffer from bronchoconstriction or reactive airway disease, consider short acting bronchodilator such as albuterol.

Question 6

i have a relatively bad cough from acute bronchitis/chest cold. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: It is best for you to see doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.

Question 7

i went to doctors monday for acute  bronchitis it's thursday.  i was not nauseous before i can't hold anything down.  my cough and everything is bettr?

Accepted Answer

Did u start: a new medicine?If so, I would suspect it is causing the nausea. Stop the med for a day , and c. Otherwise,some people with respiratory infections can develop nausea. Change diet to simple carbs and increase Gatoraid.

Question 8

i currently have acute bronchitis what can i do to get rid of the annoying cough? i currently  took medampi 500 but i'm afraid to take nyquil with it

Accepted Answer

Acute bronchitis: You need inhalers and steroids and may be antibiotics. None of these is available otc. Go see your doc.

Question 9

is it normal to cough everyday for now 4+ months now? i am not sick just a cough that won't go away no matter what i do. so is that normal. never had covid. had acute bronchitis 4 months ago in the urgent care?

Accepted Answer

: It is not normal. Please get seen in person for an evaluation to identify the underlying reason why you are coughing. I’m addition to history, and physical exam, diagnostic imaging is occasionally needed.

Question 10

how long does a cough from acute bronchitis last? i have already seen my doctor and been given hydromet syrup to control the cough.

Accepted Answer

Acute is < 2 weeks.: The term "acute bronchitis" is a description of a problem, not a diagnosis.  It could be viral, or a complication of smoking, or a mycoplasma infection, or asthma.  It may take more than one visit to tell if your cough lasts more than two weeks.  And young adults are susceptible to pertussis (whooping cough), which can last 3 months.  Did you get your pertussis vaccine?

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Can you get pneumonia if you don't cough (by using cough suppressants) when you have acute bronchitis? or is that ok to do?

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I've had cough for 1 month and a half, and they say it's acute bronchitis?

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What are the signs that acute bronchitis is improving? im 33 and am fairly healthy. this annoying lingering cough has been around for almost 3 weeks. no other symptoms. feels like the cough is less and less but is so slow to improve. thanks?

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Is it possible to have acute bronchitis without a cough or mucous?

A member asked:

Persistant cough with a cold two weeks ago have had acute bronchitis before do u think i have it again and also i feel winded at times?

A member asked:

I have a relatively bad cough from acute bronchitis/chest cold. what should i do?

A member asked:

I went to doctors monday for acute bronchitis it's thursday. i was not nauseous before i can't hold anything down. my cough and everything is bettr?

A member asked:

I currently have acute bronchitis what can i do to get rid of the annoying cough? i currently took medampi 500 but i'm afraid to take nyquil with it

A member asked:

Is it normal to cough everyday for now 4+ months now? i am not sick just a cough that won't go away no matter what i do. so is that normal. never had covid. had acute bronchitis 4 months ago in the urgent care?

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How long does a cough from acute bronchitis last? i have already seen my doctor and been given hydromet syrup to control the cough.

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