Discover how doctors diagnose bronchitis and explore treatment options, from antibiotics to lifestyle changes, including home remedies and when to seek medical help.

Pneumonia, meanwhile, is an infection of the alveoli, or the air sacs in your lungs that contain the air you breathe in. Pneumonia can become life-threatening, according to Mayo Clinic.

Bronchitis and pneumonia are lung infections and can be hard to tell apart. Learn what causes each condition, what their symptoms are, and what you can do to treat them.