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How bad is bronchitis if left untreated?
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Viral vs bacterial: A viral bronchitis is characterized by a non-productive cough and will usually clear in a week. Antibiotics will not help, and prescribing antibiotics for viral bronchitis will lead to resistances and side effects. Bacterial bronchitis is associated with yellow or green mucus with more inflammation and will take a longer time to heal if not treated., with a lot of coughing and fatigue.
Answered 8/31/2013
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