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What Causes Bronchitis And Sinusitis?

i have bronchitis and sinunitis...just got my meds yesterday. i work in a restaurant and they want me to work tonight as a waitress. my doctor said that i am contagious until about 2 to 3 days of the medication kicking in..what are the chances i can spread this to other staff and customers?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, your doctor is right.
You are contagious for at least 2-3 days of starting medicines.
Actually, most common cause for bronchitis and sinusitis is viral infection.
And you can spread virus by droplets produced during coughing, sneezing, laughing etc.
So your staff and customers will be at risk if you work with bronchitis and sinusitis.
So better not to go and rest at home.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Bronchitis And Sinusitis?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, your doctor is right. You are contagious for at least 2-3 days of starting medicines. Actually, most common cause for bronchitis and sinusitis is viral infection. And you can spread virus by droplets produced during coughing, sneezing, laughing etc. So your staff and customers will be at risk if you work with bronchitis and sinusitis. So better not to go and rest at home. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.