Patient's question:
I have bronchitis. It is said that bronchitis is divided into chronic and acute types. I don't know if mine is chronic or acute. How can I tell?Doctor's answer:
Generally, the course of chronic bronchitis is relatively long. If a patient's condition of coughing with sputum recurs repeatedly for more than three months, chronic bronchitis can be considered. During colds or stomach issues, acute exacerbations may occur. Acute bronchitis is often considered to be caused by colds or stomach issues, with symptoms such as coughing and sputum appearing suddenly in a short period of time. Generally, it requires the use of many antibiotics to treat it.