Bronchitis – What Is Chronic Bronchitis

Alank — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:42:25 +0000

Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways, called the bronchi, resulting in excess mucus production. Although infections often result from this form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), they are not typically the cause. An infection may produce acute bronchitis, a similar condition that can last days or weeks, but chronic bronchitis is persistent, lasting months or as is often the case, indefinitely.

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Bronchitis – What Is Chronic Bronchitis