Bronchitis Treatment Guidelines

While a cold primarily affects the nose and throat, bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, leading to a persistent cough. Symptoms of a cold tend to be milder and resolve quicker than bronchitis.

Yes, especially in cases of acute bronchitis, if the infection spreads to the lungs, leading to pneumonia. However, this is more common among individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly, or those with existing acute respiratory infections or conditions.

Acute bronchitis caused by viral infections can be contagious, similar to how colds and flu spread. Chronic bronchitis, linked to long-term irritation of the airways and not infections, is not contagious.