Forceful coughing can be painful, and excess mucus can make it difficult to breathe. Other bronchitis symptoms include a low-grade fever, shortness of breath and wheezing.

But I would say that a flu cough definitely sounds different to a bronchitis cough, and a 'cold' cough is also different - not as chesty. Hope you have a great day.

Bronchitis causes coughing that can stick around for weeks. In chronic cases, it may persist for months — and recur for years.

Is that lingering cough just a cold or something more? With winter illnesses sharing similar symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish a common cold from bronchitis. Knowing the difference is ...

Polito said acute bronchitis has to run its course. When it comes to chronic bronchitis, Lintz said don't wait to get a persistent cough checked out. "You got that cold, you better get it checked.

If you have bronchitis, you may wonder how long it will last. Some symptoms, like a cough, may last for several weeks. If your symptoms last for several months, you may have chronic bronchitis. We ...

You're coughing, wheezing, short of breath. Your chest feels tight. Something has infected your respiratory tract or lungs. But what is it -- bronchitis or pneumonia? They are not the same illness ...

Bronchitis can be contagious — but it depends on a few factors. Learn about the types of bronchitis that are contagious and how to treat them.

I think you know more about the different types of coughs than I do! But yes, all coughs are different. Of course, it also differs from person to person. But I would say that a flu cough definitely ...