You have had a terrible cough for a while and you think you may have bronchitis since you have had it before. However, you are also wondering if the upper respiratory infection you have is a lot more sinister than that. The reason you are thinking this is that you have been sick for a long time and you are not getting better.
Therefore, you may have pneumonia and for you to know, there are 7 signs to look for that could very well point to it being that.
✱ 7 – Cough That Is Wet
Your persistent coughing is the reason you believe you have bronchitis. However, with bronchitis, after coughing up phlegm, you feel some relief for a short time. However, if that cough is not providing you relief even after bringing up phlegm, then that is a sign that you have pneumonia right there. Especially if it has gone on for weeks.