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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?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

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.

Answered 10/26/2013

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