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    MONDAY HOUSECALL: Bronchitis, Benign Breast Lumps, Herbal Supplements and More …

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Bronchitis Often developing from a cold or other respiratory infection, acute bronchitis is very common. Chronic bronchitis, a more serious condition, is often due to smoking.  

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Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists
Acute bronchitis: Is it contagious?
 

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Potato soup with apples and Brie cheese 
Sloppy joes
Tuscan white bean stew
Carrot soup

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