Which department should you visit for bronchitis?

Bronchitis is a respiratory disease, and selecting the appropriate medical department is particularly important when related symptoms occur. 1. Respiratory Medicine Department as First Choice: Since bronchitis primarily affects the bronchial mucosa and surrounding tissues, the Department of Respiratory Medicine is the first choice. Doctors will evaluate the condition and develop a treatment plan using specialized diagnostic methods such as chest X-rays and sputum analysis. 2. General Internal Medicine as an Alternative: If the hospital does not have a specialized respiratory medicine department or if the condition is relatively mild, patients may consider visiting the Department of General Internal Medicine. Physicians there can perform an initial assessment and provide appropriate treatment recommendations based on the patient's condition. 3. Other Specialties: In certain specific situations—such as when bronchitis is accompanied by allergic reactions or severe infection symptoms—patients may also consider seeing specialists in Allergy (or Clinical Immunology) or Infectious Diseases. When symptoms of bronchitis appear, it is recommended to first visit the Department of Respiratory Medicine to receive timely and professional treatment.