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Is a chest cold the same as acute bronchitis? literally every single time i get a cold it goes straight to my chest?
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Yes, you can say that.
Answered 7/23/2022
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The two are synonymous. If you are having reoccurring chest symptoms be assessed for an underlying lung disease such as asthma or reactive airway disease. This may run in your family. Your doctor may try medications to avoid chest symptoms.
Answered 7/27/2022
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