Bronchitis (cont.)
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- Bronchitis Overview
- Bronchitis Causes
- Bronchitis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Bronchitis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of Bronchitis - Slideshow

- Asthma Myths Quiz - Slideshow

- Viewer Comments: Bronchitis - Length Symptoms Lasted
Bronchitis Causes
Bronchitis occurs most often during the cold and flu season, usually coupled with an upper respiratory infection.
- A number of bacteria are also known to cause bronchitis, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, which causes so-called walking pneumonia.
- Bronchitis also can occur when you inhale irritating fumes or dusts. Chemical solvents and smoke, including tobacco smoke, have been linked to acute bronchitis.
- People at increased risk both of getting bronchitis and of having more severe symptoms include the elderly, those with weakened immune systems, smokers, and anyone with repeated exposure to lung irritants.
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Bronchitis - Length Symptoms Lasted
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How long did the symptoms of your bronchitis last? Was there anything in particular that helped with pain/symptom relief?
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Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or bronchi.
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