Bronchitis Treatment

Can you develop bronchitis very suddenly or is it secondary from having a cold/flu first?

On Saturday night I suddenly came down with a sore throat and a headache, by the next morning I was very wheezy and had chills, muscle aches and developed a cough. Also extreme fatigue. I went to the doctor today and was told that I have bronchitis. Isn't bronchitis usually secondary to something else or can you develop it suddenly on its own? Also don't you usually get a fever with bronchitis?

Answer 1:

Ha ha funny! Saturday night I came down with a sore throat/cough and a slight headache. No chills, but I'm extremely fatigue also. I feel like weights are hanging from my eye lids, even when I get 9 hrs sleep.

I've been feeling this way since Saturday. The doctor told met the same thing today, Bronchitis! I told him I wanted to be tested for Swine, he refused. Then I made a big fuss, so he had his nurse test me.

I hate to be the one to say it, but Bronchitis is not common this time of year. Your symptoms sound like swine flu, and it's spreading rapidly across the U.S. The good news is, over 99% of cases are fine. So, just keep yourself hydrated. If you feel worse go to an urgent care or the E.R. and get tested. But I would bet that's what it is. I have the same thing going on. I know how you feel.

I couldn't believe he tried to write it off as BRONCHITIS!!!!

Answer 2:

u can get a low grade fever.just getting over it. yes it is usually after the flu or cold or viral infection

Guys, after having bronchitis how did yous feel? How long did it take you to feel back to normal?

Crazy question maybe! But i had bronchitis last week finished my antibiotics and still feel a little weak and sore! Is this normal? My cough is gone and temperature too, just wondering how yous felt after having it, a little sore for a while?

Answer 1:

yes! Bronchitis always holds on a little while and I have even had to go back for a second set of antibiotics before! I always feel tired and sore for a few weeks...Take good care and listen to your body!

Answer 2:

I usually feel pretty tired for at least two weeks after bronchitis. I am asthmatic, so it may be longer for me than other people, but it's normal not to feel 100% even after finishing the antibiotics because your body hasn't repaired all the damage from the infection yet.

What is the difference between Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis?

They recently diagnosed me with Asthma and have me on two types of inhalers.
I really think it's Chronic Bronchitis.

What symptoms distinguish these two ailments from each other?

Answer 1:

Chronic bronchitis is usually found only in heavy smokers. Asthma usually presents itself at a very young age while the other one presents in the 50+ age group. Chronic bronchitis is also associated with a lot of sputum production when compared to asthma. Asthma can also be due to some medication, food, pollen or dust to which you are allergic to.

Answer 2:

Asthma is episodic and reversible. A pulmonary function test should be able to tell the difference. You will have to do a bronchodilator (inhaler) test during the PFT. A methacholine challenge test would help in the diagnosis.

That said, living with a smoker can cause chronic bronchitis.

What is bronchitis and can you have it with a non productive cough?

If you have a non productive cough, can you have bronchitis?

Answer 1:

At first yes but then you should be coughing up mucus.

Answer 2:

Well i currently am taking antibiotics for bronchituis, and the symtoms i have are
barky, deep, cough
chest pains
pains in between shoulders
hot flashes
stuffy nose
fatigue

How can I tell the difference between bronchitis and pneumonia?

I have some symptoms that seem to suggest I have or the other. I'm leaning towards bronchitis since I have no fever, no bodily pains, but how do I tell the difference?

Answer 1:

Pneumonia is congestion and inflammation of the lungs. Your lungs feel heavy and it is hard to breathe with pneumonia.

Bronchitis is inflammation of the upper airway. It may be sore/tender and you may cough up a lot of mucus. If you think it is bronchitis, you need to make an appt with your GP so that he/she can start you on some steroids and/or antibiotics.

Answer 2:

There is fever and localized pain associated with pneumonia. Not always the case, but is pretty typical.

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