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Is bronchitis lethal or non-lethal?

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Most diseases can be both non-lethal or lethal, depending on factors such as:

the patient's prior health status
the patient's pre-existing conditions such as COPD
the patient's overall condition such as hearty or debilitated
the patient's age - elderly often have a more difficult time with lung conditions
whether the patient is bedridden or can stand/sit independently
whether the bronchitis has a bacterial or viral cause
the patient's immune system

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