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Is Bronchitis A Contagious Disease?

My mom has bronchitis and was placed on medicine for it. Now I’m sick and I think I’m getting it, is it contagious? I’m always scared to go to the doctor if it’s just a cold. But I have a very sore throat, very weak, stuffy nose, and I’ve been coughing up yellow. I don’t have any energy and my ear is pounding,
posted on Tue, 21 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Depending upon the type of cause the bronchitis may be contracted through the infected person in the family.

I request you to consult your family doctor immediate without delay as the condition may get worsen if unattended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Is Bronchitis A Contagious Disease?

Hi, Depending upon the type of cause the bronchitis may be contracted through the infected person in the family. I request you to consult your family doctor immediate without delay as the condition may get worsen if unattended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.