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Can i go to school with acute bronchitis?

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Depends: It depends on the severity of the symptoms. It's probably best to miss a day of work/school to recuperate.

Answered 11/11/2018

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends...: It depends on the severity of your symptoms. If you have a severe, productive cough, you probably should stay home until the cough lessens. If you have a fever or shortness of breath, you should stay home and see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. If your symptoms are mild and they are improving and there is no fever, it is probably ok to go to school. See your doctor if you are not sure!

Answered 11/11/2018

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: Depends if your symptoms are improving or if you have a fever. If you are without a fever and your cough is improving, you can return to school provided u cover your mouth when u cough and wash ur hands frequently or use purell.

Answered 4/4/2018

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No: Acute bronchitis is still in the stage where transmission of viruses or bacteria is possible. Most physicians treat acute bronchitis with a course of antibiotics and once fever and heavy cough with sputum production are much improved, then return to school is reasonable.

Answered 3/31/2017

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