Acute bronchitis is a short inflammation of the brochure. The bronchial tubes are responsible for transporting oxygen from your windpipe to the lungs. This bronchitis is mainly caused by cold viruses and often occurs with or after a cold. Symptoms include coughing, which can persist for a long time after acute bronchitis has subsided. Acute bronchitis can be uncomfortable and persistent, but it is usually not serious in otherwise healthy people. Acute bronchitis usually heals ...