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Can bronchitis cause shortness of breath?

I have bronchitis. Can bronchitis cause shortness of breath?

2 Answers

Yes - bronchitis can cause shortness of breath and is a common cause of it.
Yes, bronchitis can be associated with shortness of breath. In general, it is more likely to be associated with coughing. Depending on your underlying pulmonary health (baseline) shortness of breath may be more apparent.