Bronchitis(cough) Diagnosis and treatment NYC
- SAME day Appt - Evenings - Saturdays.
- Accept most insurances.
- Discount for uninsured ($90).
- Board Certified Doctor.
- Convenient Manhattan Location
*Care provided for 18 years of age and older
Recent Patient Comments
Being a sufferer of bronchitis I know what treatment costs. Believe it or not, I was actually happy when I received the bill from you guys. It was much more affordable than usual. The staff at Walk In Clinic NY seems to really care about their patients and I would recommend that anyone suffering with bronchitis visit them for treatment. Thanks again!
- Harold I.
We accept most insurances
- 1199
- Admin. Concepts
- Aetna
- Aftra Health Fund
- AliCare
- Allied Benefit
- Allstate
- Amalgamated Life
- Ameriben
- Anthem
- Assurant
- Atlantis
- Beech Street
- Benefit Concepts
- Blue Cross
- Can Assistance
- CareFirst
- CD PHP
- Celtic
- Cigna
- CISI
- Companion Life
- Consolidated
- Coventry
- Delta Health
- EBS-RMSCO
- Emblem Health
- Empire Plan
- Fallon
- First health
- FreeLancers
- Frontier International
- GEHA
- GHI
- GHMSI
- Gilsbar
- Global Excel
- Golden Rule
- Great West
- Guardian
- Harrington Health
- Hartford
- HCC medical
- Health Choice
- Health Equity
- Health plan Admin.
- Healthnet
- HPHC
- IMG
FAQs
- What is bronchitis/cough?
- What are the symptoms of cough/bronchitis?
- What causes cough/bronchitis?
- How might I get cough/bronchitis?
- How long will my cough/bronchitis last?
- How do I know if I have bronchitis?
- Are there any home remedies I can try for bronchitis/cough until I can see a doctor?
- What should I do if I think I have cough/bronchitis?
- What sort of examination will the doctor do for cough/bronchitis?
- What is the usual treatment for cough/bronchitis?
- What can I do myself about cough/bronchitis?
- What can I do to avoid getting cough/bronchitis in the future?
What is bronchitis/cough?
Bronchitis is a condition where the bronchial tubes (tubes that transport air to the lungs) become irritated and inflamed and produce mucus, which causes you to cough. Bronchitis can be either be acute (of short duration) or chronic (long lasting and recurring).
What are the symptoms of cough/bronchitis?
The main symptoms of bronchitis are:
- dry cough lasting more than 5 days
- chest tightness or pain
- wheezing
- fatigue
- coughing up mucus
- shortness of breath
- occasionally fever or chills
- aches and pains
What causes cough/bronchitis?
Bronchitis is usually caused by inflammation of the bronchi (main air passages to the lungs) due to infection by a virus, such as a cold or flu virus, but can also be caused by bacteria or exposure to certain chemicals.
How might I get cough/bronchitis?
Bronchitis is usually due to a viral infection, so it is mostly contracted by exposure to people who have colds or flu or to items they have touched.
How long will my cough/bronchitis last?
Most coughs only last a few days. A cough associated with bronchitis will probably last from 10-20 days, but can last 4 weeks or more.
How do I know if I have bronchitis?
If you have a cough lasting more than 5 days, especially if associated with sputum and chest discomfort, it is likely that you have bronchitis.
Are there any home remedies I can try for bronchitis/cough until I can see a doctor?
You can humidify the air with a humidifier or with steam from a shower or kettle as this helps to bring up sputum. Adding eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil to the water also helps. Drink plenty of liquids, especially warm liquids such as tea or soup. You can also put one teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, mix together and use it as a gargle for your throat.
What should I do if I think I have cough/bronchitis?
You can drop in at our walk-in clinic at 274 Madison Ave (between 39-40 Streets) Suite #304, New York, NY 10016, schedule an appointment online or or call us (212) 696 5900 for an appointment.
What sort of examination will the doctor do for cough/bronchitis?
The doctor will inquire about your symptoms and listen to your lungs with a stethoscope. Sometimes a chest X-ray or lung function tests will be carried out.
What is the usual treatment for cough/bronchitis?
As the cause is usually viral, antibiotics (which only work on bacterial infections) are not prescribed. The doctor may suggest that you take aspirin or acetaminophen to reduce fever, and suggest that you go home and rest.
What can I do myself about cough/bronchitis?
Drink plenty of fluids and rest. Humidify the air with a humidifier or steam from a shower. Taking over-the-counter cough medicine or cough drops will soothe your cough, and taking plenty of Vitamin C should speed your recovery.
What can I do to avoid getting cough/bronchitis in the future?
- Do not smoke
- Avoid others’ cigarette smoke
- Avoid polluted air
- Eat healthily and drink plenty of fresh water
- Wash hands often
- Avoid crowded or confined spaces during flu epidemics