But acute or viral bronchitis is. "Viral bronchitis can be spread from person to person by inhaling droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks," says Nagata.

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Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD "Asthmatic bronchitis" is a non-medical term used when someone with asthma develops acute bronchitis, most often due to a viral infection like the flu. Having ...

Treatment focuses on management of symptoms. This includes medications to ease cough and physical discomfort and to lower fever.