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I went to 2 docs they took xray n listen to breathing. i asked if bronchitis is prob, they said likely no but i forgot mention acute/chronic. matter?
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Difference...: Acute bronchitis is due to infection of the airways and will resolve. Symptoms include cold symptoms, cough, fever. Chronic bronchitis is a form of copd, usually occurs in smokers and is an incurable, slowly progressive disease. Symptoms include productive cough and shortness of breath. The 2 disorders are very different.
Answered 12/20/2012
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