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Suggest Treatment For Bronchitis

I have been ill for over a week and am half way through a course of antic-biotic meds. I have been eating and exercising all along. I am wondering how long will I be contagious. My illness started with a cold and low grade fever and developed into bronchitis.
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Most common cause for bronchitis is viral infection. And it is contagious through droplet infection.
It is highest contagious in first week of the illness.
And afterwards chances of spread are decreasing.
After 2-3 weeks of illness, it will mostly heal completely and you will be non contagious.
So wait for 1-2 weeks more.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Bronchitis

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Most common cause for bronchitis is viral infection. And it is contagious through droplet infection. It is highest contagious in first week of the illness. And afterwards chances of spread are decreasing. After 2-3 weeks of illness, it will mostly heal completely and you will be non contagious. So wait for 1-2 weeks more. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.