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Bronchitis vs. Pneumonia: Symptoms, Treatment, & Diagnosis
September 12, 2019
Symptom Guides > Cold & Flu > Bronchitis vs. Pneumonia: Symptoms, Treatment, & Diagnosis

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Dr. Edo Paz
Edo Paz is VP Medical and Lead Physician at K Health. Dr. Paz has two degrees in chemistry from Harvard and an MD from Columbia University. He did his medical training in internal medicine and cardiology at New York-Presbyterian. In addition to his work at K Health, Dr. Paz is a cardiologist at Heartbeat Health, a cardiology practice located in New York City.
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You know this is worse than your run-of-the-mill common cold. Between the chest filled with mucus, body aches, and fatigue, you can barely get out of bed. You may have bronchitis or pneumonia. But how can you tell which it is? My patients often come to me confused about which condition they have, as the symptoms can present themselves in a similar fashion but treatment is very different.
In this article, I’ll describe the symptoms of both bronchitis and pneumonia. I will also talk about the causes of each, how they’re diagnosed, and what your treatment options are.
In this article we’ll go over:
I’ll review what you need to know to be informed about each condition. Keep reading to learn more.
“With both bronchitis and pneumonia, the best treatment is to notice the symptoms and act early.”
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by
Dr. Edo Paz
Edo Paz is VP Medical and Lead Physician at K Health. Dr. Paz has two degrees in chemistry from Harvard and an MD from Columbia University. He did his medical training in internal medicine and cardiology at New York-Presbyterian. In addition to his work at K Health, Dr. Paz is a cardiologist at Heartbeat Health, a cardiology practice located in New York City.
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