Chamomile helps a lot in innumerous ways in treating bronchitis. Chamomile bath can clear up airways. Strained dehydrated chamomile petals can be mixed with other herbs and can be used in tea preparation that is soothing for people with bronchitis

Bronchitis is associated with low fever. Cough is usually dry to start with and might have mucus at a later stage. Pneumonia is always associated with high grade fever, abnormality in the chest x ray results; faster breathing pace and heart beat rates. Mucus producing cough is the major symptom of pneumonia

Acute bronchitis mostly caused by pathogens. As a result, it proves to be contagious. It remains so till symptoms are visible. Antibiotics help in reducing the mucus which in turn results in the reduction of intensity of transmission

In rare cases, there are chances that you can get pneumonia from bronchitis. The easiest way of knowing is from abnormal chest x rays, faster heart beat rate, faster breathing pace, persistent symptoms and mucus producing cough. These are present in case of pneumonia and absent in bronchitis

Bronchitis is very contagious before the intake of antibiotics. However after that, the mucus is likely to disappear and hence you are not that very seriously contagious.

Usually, removal of IUD does not have anything to do with bronchitis. Wait to see whether the symptoms go away in 3-4 weeks. Else, please get back to your doctor and ensure that this has not been a complication that has resulted from IUD removal to be safe

Please contact your doctor and opt for lab tests. Sputum culture test, PFT and chest x ray can help with understanding the cause. If left untreated, you might end up with complications

King Edward VII of England died due to emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowden of the UK Royal Family and King George V of England died from lung infections and bronchitis. Gassman, Vittorio was also a person who was affected badly by bronchial infections

Bronchitis is contagious after some time that is after the pathogens develop in the affected body. It is mainly transmitted via contaminated air particles. Close association by means of sharing surfaces and items can also transmit the infection

Viral bronchitis generally runs its course for 2-4 weeks. However, cough might prolong for a longer period. If you have a lowered body resistance, you might have the infection for a longer duration