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How long can you live with chronic bronchitis?

I am a 47 year old male and I have chronic bronchitis. How long can you live with chronic bronchitis?

2 Answers

You can live approximately 10 to 20 years after diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. Many people live well into their 70s, 80s, and 90s. Thank you.
With a very good MD who sees and cares for you regularly, you can live a relatively normal life. With appropriate medications, Antibiotics for acute bacterial infection, regular exercise(ie--walking), and absolutely no smoking, you can live many many years.