Re: Viral bronchitis?
It can be hard to know if a visit to the doctor is necessary. I heard about two recent cases of walking pneumonia from friends, and I have a family member with chronic bronchial issues that date back to a bout of pneumonia when she was young. The doctor I saw said that two weeks is a long time for a cough, but said I could wait a day or two before starting to the antibiotics if I wanted to see how it progresses. I feel like my immunity is compromised right now with a recent string of cold and flu viruses so I didn't want to take my chances. My mom and son had coughs that lasted about a month and they recovered without medication. It is so individual. I hope you feel better soon.
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