Acute bronchitis usually comes on quickly and gets better after 2 to 3 weeks.

Acute bronchitis does not clear up in 2 to 3 weeks.

Most cases of acute bronchitis get better within several days.

Most cases of acute bronchitis go away in 2 to 3 weeks.

Acute bronchitis is very common among both children and adults.

This usually gives the doctor enough information to find out if you have acute bronchitis.

What can I do to treat acute bronchitis at home?

Most cases of acute bronchitis in otherwise healthy people last only 2 to 3 weeks.

This topic is about acute bronchitis in people who don't have other health problems.

If you have no other health problems, acute bronchitis poses little risk.