What does Bronchitis feel like?

When a cold or the flu sets in, you probably know how it's going to unfold. It starts maybe with that scratch in the back of your throat. You start to feel run-down. Next thing you know, you're parked in front of the television with a box of tissues. read more

Bronchitis is an inflammation in the lungs that some people call a chest cold. It can be a miserable, but minor, illness that follows a viral illness like the common cold -- or may follow a more serious condition like a chronic smoker's hack. read more

How Pneumonia Differs From Bronchitis. Pneumonia develops in your lungs, while bronchitis develops in the airways that lead to your lungs. While both illnesses can make you feel very sick, one can become potentially life-threatening – pneumonia. read more

Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, lasts for at least three months and keeps occurring for a minimum of two years. The latter condition is serious for it tends to impede routine functioning in severe cases. With both acute and chronic bronchitis, the symptoms are very similar. There are some typical signs and symptoms of this condition. read more