is bronchitis contiguous

Same way that a cold is contagious. Most cases of bronchitis are viral. If you cough on another person, cough into your hands then touch community objects other people you can spread the germs.

Acute bronchitis can be very contagious. This form of bronchitis is caused by the flu virus, a chest cold, or other type of respiratory infection.

Chronic bronchitis is not. This type of bronchitis is caused by smoking, second hand smoke, or secondary to another illness.