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My little brother has bronchitis and i was wondering if it is dangerous to him and if he could possibly die from it?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: If he is otherwise healthy, most cases are related to common respiratory viruses and self resolve within a few weeks.

Dr Ferguson and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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