12Weight loss
With bronchitis, you might experience weight loss [12]. During the infection, your immunity will work harder to fight the infection. However, you will lose your craving and will not eat enough to get the required amounts of nutrients. If you are having a sore throat, you might find difficulties to eat solids. As a result, you will start losing your weight. This is common and many of us lose weight during cold and flu infection. After recovery, you can slowly and gradually increase your food intake to get back your lost health.
Acute bronchitis is not a severe condition. It can be cured with self-treatment at home. But when it is chronic, it is better to take the help of your doctor. Otherwise, it might damage your lung. More importantly, you should observe the symptoms carefully to notice any change. Some symptoms might be the indication of a more severe condition, pneumonia [13]. Pneumonia needs immediate medical attention.
