How long does bronchitis last?
Acute bronchitis generally improves on its own, but the cough can linger after other symptoms begin to fade. The NHS notes that bronchitis commonly improves within about three weeks, while an ordinary cough can sometimes take three to four weeks to settle. <Cite refs={[“turn314742search3″,”turn314742search1”]}/>
This is one reason the three-day promise is misleading. Some people feel better within a few days, while others need considerably longer.
A lingering cough does not automatically mean that the infection is
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