Is Bronchitis Contagious? What You Need to Know
Updated October 4, 2026 — Written by Dr. Shabbir Hussain, BPT, Registered Physiotherapist | Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist Yes, sometimes—but it depends on what caused the bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a respiratory virus, so the underlying infection can spread to other people. Chronic bronchitis caused by smoking or long-term irritant exposure is not … Read more