Other symptoms of bronchitis include chest pain, breathlessness, a sore throat, a runny nose, and a high temperature, ...

According to the NHS, a hacking cough is the primary symptom of the illness. One clear distinction is that a ...

Bronchitis is an infection that causes a cough. It happens when the tubes that carry air into the lungs, called the “bronchi,” get infected. Bronchitis usually oc­curs when a person gets a cold or the ...

If you’ve been dealing with a persistent nasty cough, you may be wondering whether it’s just a seasonal cold or something more serious, like bronchitis. Knowing the difference is crucial, as ...

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"Bronchitis is almost always viral," explained Dr. Woods. "The one exception to that is people who have emphysema; sometimes theirs can be bacterial. But for most adults, it's viral, and viruses ...

In certain vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, it may lead to flu-like symptoms or complications like bronchitis or pneumonia.