at least 2x a year I get a severe bronichial problem it starts with a non productive cough, and gets to be a harder cough(causing loss of bodily fluids, and at times catching a nerve in back or buttucts that are extremely painful) from onset to ending can be 5 or more days, with going to a dr. what can I do to help prevent this. I find stress can make it more severe. :-( once a dr said i had severe bronchitis with a touch of asma. I used to smoke stoped 5 yrs ago. work in a dusty invirement.