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Are Coughing Phlegm And Sneezing Indicative Of Bronchitis?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Sep 2018
Question: Yes, I am experiencing fatigue and sneezing and coughing up phelgm a few times a day. no fever I have a low t-cell count due to chemotherapy five years ago.. I am a cancer survivor. This happened in October as well,, and I believe that it was caused by bronchitis then.
Am I contagious? I don't want to infect my partner. Should I go to a doctor tomorrow.
Thanks in advance,
Michael in New York City




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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you are contagious.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

By your history and description, the possibility of bronchitis is more likely.

Most common cause for this is a viral infection.

Coughing, sneezing, laughing can spread respiratory tract infection via droplets.

So you are definitely contagious.

Household contacts are very easily infected because of high droplets exposure.

So your partner is definitely at risk.

You should wear a mask to prevent the spreading of infection.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 hours later)
Should I presume by your response that I should see my doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you should consult a doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, you should definitely consult your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Are Coughing Phlegm And Sneezing Indicative Of Bronchitis?

Brief Answer: Yes, you are contagious. Detailed Answer: Hi, By your history and description, the possibility of bronchitis is more likely. Most common cause for this is a viral infection. Coughing, sneezing, laughing can spread respiratory tract infection via droplets. So you are definitely contagious. Household contacts are very easily infected because of high droplets exposure. So your partner is definitely at risk. You should wear a mask to prevent the spreading of infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.