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What Is Chronic Bronchitis?

When to See a Doctor

Many people often neglect these signs of chronic bronchitis. Some believe that they have smoker’s cough. Nevertheless, it is necessary to visit your healthcare provider as soon as you notice any of these mentioned symptoms. Without timely and proper treatments, chronic bronchitis would increase the risk of serious lung damage, which eventually causes heart failure or respiratory issues. Contact your doctor when your cough:

– Make it harder to fall asleep

– Last longer than 3 weeks

– Cause shortness of breath or wheezing

– Produce blood or discolored mucus

– Is followed by a high fever [5]