
Are Coughing Phlegm And Sneezing Indicative Of Bronchitis?

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
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
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.
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


Should I presume by your response that I should see my doctor?
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
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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