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A member asked:
How can i avoid getting bronchitis? my roommate came back with it and she coughs a lot & never covers her mouth. she doesn't want to leave either
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Get new roommate or: Stay more than 3 feet away from her when she coughs. Use alcohol based hand sanitizer frequently. Avoid touching your face, mouth or nose.
Answered 9/28/2016
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