I spent several years getting bronchitis every winter and then some. This pattern started when I was in my early teens. About 15 years I go I was dx with mild intermittent asthma, given an inhaler and some instructions, and now I get bronchitis only very rarely.
You might want to talk to your doc about doing some pulmonary function studies once you are past the acute stage of this.

Hi Alicia,

I do need to talk to my regular doctor about this. I always thought that maybe it was because I grew up around a lot of cigarette smoke (my Dad was a heavy smoker). Cigarette smoke used to not bother me at all, but now it makes me cough and makes my eyes burn.

My husband is subject to bronchitis and also had mild asthma as a child. Both of his parents smoked at the time of his birth, though his mother gave it up due to severe asthma. His father, sadly, died over 10 years ago. I hate family events with his family because his two sisters, his brother-in-law and his niece all smoke. I come home with a headache, a cough, and smelling like I spent all night in a bar.
I hope your medicine works quickly for you, Susan. I feel for those who have been damaged by cigarettes, especially those who had no choice.

Hi Barb,

Thank you...I'm starting to gradually feel better. My Dad died of lung cancer caused by smoking. He had tried to quit, but was never able to. My sister also smokes and she has not been able to quit either. Now, she gets annoyed if you even bring it up.