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Can Bronchitis Cause High Blood Pressure ?

HI JUST STARTED HAVING HIGH BLOOD PRESSER RUNNING 150/ 90 do have broncitus not sure if that has something to do with it or not have been seeing my doctor am on the z-pack finished today I have to wait 5 days and then she is going to start me on a water pill
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
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No bronchitis cannot cause high blood pressure. However certain medicines used in bronchitis(esp.steroids) can cause high blood pressure on long term use.
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Can Bronchitis Cause High Blood Pressure ?

No bronchitis cannot cause high blood pressure. However certain medicines used in bronchitis(esp.steroids) can cause high blood pressure on long term use.