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It depends on the nature of bronchitis. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is caused by viral infection and normally last for a short period of time.This form of bronchitis can spread very rapidly through cough, sneeze or by getting in close contact with infected person.
On the other hand, chronic bronchitis doesn't spread by nature. The main cause is smoking and exposure to pollutants. It can only spread from one person to another if it persists for a very long time. This often occurs when the bacteria starts to develop and is emitted into the air.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBy coughing on other people and spreading germs.
Even coughing into your hands can spread disease. That hand you coughed into may open a door 5 minutes later and be touched by someone else who may then have the germs to spread around.
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∙ 15y agoBronchitis is an inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs, including the windpipe or trachea and the larger air tubes of the lun that brings air in from the trachea (bronchi). Acute Bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection, but can also be caused by a baterial infection and can heal without complication. Chronic Bronchitis is a sign of serious lung disease that may be slowed but cannot be cured.
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∙ 15y agoBeing a chronic inflammatory disease, asthmatic bronchitis by itself is not a contagious disease unless the person also has an acute underlying respiratory infection in addition to the bronchitis.
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∙ 14y agoit is transmitted by person to person if you are near an infected person amd they cough or sneeze and if you breathe the same air as them
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∙ 13y agoYes - pretty much any respiratory ailment, viral or bacterial, can easily be passed from one person to another.
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∙ 11y agoYes it is contagious I just gave it to my dad
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Can you travel with bronchitis?
NO! Unfortunately the bronchitis will spread more rapidly due to the air pressure increase, but if you want you can just not far. - Doctor James Howard, Harvard University
Can two doses of zithromax prevent spread of bronchitis?
Bronchitis is almost always viral and not treated effectively with antibiotics. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Why is it dangerous for bronchitis damaged your lungs?
Bronchitis usually doesn't damage your lungs; usually why doctors are concerned is because if not treated the infection can spread into the lungs themselves and cause Pneumonia, which can be fatal and permanently damage the lungs.
Can bronchitis be contagious?
Asthmatic bronchitis of any kind is not contagious.
What part of speech is bronchitis?
The word bronchitis is a noun. Bronchitis is an inflammation of bronchi in the lungs.
Can metronidazole treat bronchitis?
Metronidazole can it treat Bronchitis
What is the scientific name for Bronchitis?
The scientific name for Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
Could acute bronchitis be spread even under medication?
The majority of cases of acute bronchitis is viral. Therefore, antibiotics do not work in the majority of cases of acute bronchitis. Doctors tend to over prescribe antibiotics for this condition. Other over-the-counter medications just help with symptoms, i.e. cough, congestion, sore throat, etc. So yes, in the majority of cases, you still can spread the virus. Use preventative methods to keep others around you healthy; i.e. washing hands frequently, coughing and/or sneezing into your elbow crease, etc.
How is bronchitis connected to a virus?
yes bronchitis is connected to a virus
How does bronchitis affect human body?
what is the treatment for chronic bronchitis
What happens to people with bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a cold that is in your lungs. You can get from germs. Bronchitis is not usually contagious, so you probably won't get it from other people.
How is bronchitis linked to smokers cough?
bronchitis and smoking are best frinds
