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Alternate Name(s): <p>Bronchitis - chronic</p> ... Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, the main air passages in the lungs, which persists for a long period or repeatedly recurs. The condition is characterized by excessive bronchial mucus and a productive cough that produces ...
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Information about chronic bronchitis from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... What is chronic bronchitis? ... How does my doctor know if I have chronic bronchitis?
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Chronic bronchitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chronic bronchitis is a chronic inflammation of the bronchi (medium-size airways) in the lungs. It is generally considered one of the two forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is ...
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Chronic Bronchitis information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. ... Chronic bronchitis is a chronic, ongoing, progressive disease of the lower respiratory tract in the lungs. It is one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
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Learn about chronic bronchitis symptoms such as chronic cough with sputum production, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Causes of chronic bronchitis include smoking, inhaled irritants, and infection. ... What is chronic bronchitis?
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Chronic bronchitis for research purposes is defined as a daily cough with sputum production for at least three months, two years in a row. Chronic bronchitis is a diagnosis usually made based on clinical findings of a long term persistent cough usually associated with tobacco abuse.
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Detailed information on chronic bronchitis, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment ... What is chronic bronchitis? ... What are the symptoms of chronic bronchitis?
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A patient information handout on chronic bronchitis, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 2376. ... Chronic bronchitis is one of the principal manifestations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. About 10 million Americans are affected...
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Cigarette smoking is the main cause of chronic bronchitis. When tobacco smoke is breathed into the lungs, it irritates the bronchial tubes. People who have been exposed for a long time to things that irritate their lungs, like chemical fumes, dust, and other substances, also can get chronic bronchitis.
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