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Is it normal when you have bronchitis to feel like you cant breathe well? the cough isnt so bad and oxygen levels are normal.
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Asthmatic bronchiti: During bronchial irritation like in bronchitis some people may have bronchial spasm also,that might cause wheezing and shortness of breath
Answered 1/16/2015
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Yes: It is quite normal to feel that you can't breathe well when you have inflammation of the bronchial tubes which is what bronchitis is.
Answered 4/28/2015
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