How Long Does Bronchitis Remain Contagious In A Person?
Question: I have bronchitis - probably the first time I have had it. I started getting sick last Wednesday with a mild cough and chest pain. By Friday, the cough worsened dramatically and is unlike any cough I've had. Was miserable all weekend. I was officially diagnosed with bronchitis today and I started antibiotics this evening. How long am I contagious? I was at work for most of last Wednesday & Thursday. Worked 1 hour on Friday and 5 hours today. Do I need to notify my office of this since I was at work during a time I assume I was contagious.
Brief Answer:
please take rest for 4-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You will be infective for 4-5 days after starting the antibiotics and i would like you to take rest for that time.
Although the cough may continue for a week but you will not be infective and can resume work
You don't need to notify the office, as it is unlikely that you will spread the infection. However I would really like you to take rest for at least a week , so that your body can fight the infection and you can recover completely.
Please take all your medicines correctly and on time, i would also like you to take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day , it will help reduce the infection.
Thanks
please take rest for 4-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You will be infective for 4-5 days after starting the antibiotics and i would like you to take rest for that time.
Although the cough may continue for a week but you will not be infective and can resume work
You don't need to notify the office, as it is unlikely that you will spread the infection. However I would really like you to take rest for at least a week , so that your body can fight the infection and you can recover completely.
Please take all your medicines correctly and on time, i would also like you to take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day , it will help reduce the infection.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
My doctor said I should only be contagious through today, but based on how I am feeling, I think it may be several days more before I feel even half-way decent. Just started Levaquin last night and one or two doses is not going to make much of a difference.
Was I contagious when all this started last week? Was coughing my heart out at work yesterday, but I assume they do not need to sterilize anything.
Thank you for your help.
Was I contagious when all this started last week? Was coughing my heart out at work yesterday, but I assume they do not need to sterilize anything.
Thank you for your help.
Brief Answer:
Yes you were contagious
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Most of the infection which causes cough and affects the airway spreads by droplets and considering this , you were contagious as soon as your cough had started.
However these droplets dont have much bacterial load and will not harm any person with normal immunity , hence there is no need to sterilize anything.
Please dont worry.
Please give some time for the antibiotic to act , at least 2-3 days , you will definitely do well and be fine !!
Thanks
Yes you were contagious
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Most of the infection which causes cough and affects the airway spreads by droplets and considering this , you were contagious as soon as your cough had started.
However these droplets dont have much bacterial load and will not harm any person with normal immunity , hence there is no need to sterilize anything.
Please dont worry.
Please give some time for the antibiotic to act , at least 2-3 days , you will definitely do well and be fine !!
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you!
Brief Answer:
My pleasure!
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sure!!
Its my pleasure!
My pleasure!
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sure!!
Its my pleasure!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D