“Can bronchitis turn into pneumonia?”
I have bronchitis. Can bronchitis turn into pneumonia?
2 Answers
PulmonologistPulmonologist
Not necessarily. Bronchitis is an inflammation of your airways, which is different from an infection. However, if this persists, the inflamed airway can occasionally get infected.
Pneumonia is an infection mainly of the lung tissues and can infect the small/medium sized airways if not properly treated.
Pneumonia is an infection mainly of the lung tissues and can infect the small/medium sized airways if not properly treated.