Bronchitis can be transmitted through the infected particles in air. The phlegm, cough and sneeze of infected patients can transmit the infection. Surfaces handled by infected patients can also be a carrier of this disease

Till the time you have symptoms of the ailment in you, bronchitis has proven to be contagious. To start with, the irritation of the bronchi as such is not contagious. But, after pathogen formation it becomes very contagious and can be transmitted via the particles in air or by being in touch with patients who are infected

Bronchitis refers to the inflammation or irritation of the bronchi. This might occur due to irritation of the mucous membranes. Chronic and acute bronchitis are the 2 types.

Bronchitis is reported to last for a few weeks time. It is usually 2-8 weeks. If it lasts for more than 4 weeks, please contact your doctor.