• Acute Bronchitis
• What Is It? & Symptoms
• Diagnosis & Expected Duration
• Prevention & Treatment
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When To Call A Professional

Make an appointment with your health-care provider if a mild cough gets worse after a week or if you have a cough that produces thick, bloody, foul-smelling or green-colored phlegm. You should call your doctor if:

• Your breathing becomes difficult or painful

• You notice new wheezing or have worsening asthma symptoms

• You have a high fever that does not come down after taking a fever-relieving medication, such as aspirin

• If a...