CountryGal08
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When I last had bronchitis, I'd say it mainly lasted 5-7 days, but certain symptoms, like an annoying cough, lasted longer. It goes away pretty gradually. I didn't get any prescriptions the last time I had it, but I took over the counter medicines for chest congestion since I had a lot of phlegm. I took a liquid medication that was cooling and kept well hydrated by drinking a lot of fluids. The medicine really helped a lot of my symptoms. I would suggest resting and relaxing as much as you can. I had to work when I had it and warned everyone to stay away from me (I caught it from another coworker and really could not miss work those days). I definitely would have stayed home if it were a normal day of work. Hope you feel better soon! Bronchitis or anything similar is NO fun. And yes, crazy changing body temperatures sounds very normal to me.