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Chronic bronchitis: Defined clinically as a daily cough with production of sputum for 3 months, two years in a row.
In chronic bronchitis, there is inflammation and swelling of the lining of the airways that lead to narrowing and obstruction of the airways. The inflammation stimulates production of mucous (sputum), which can cause further obstruction of the airways.
Obstruction of the airways, especially with mucus, increases the likelihood of bacterial lung infections.
Learn about chronic bronchitis symptoms such as chronic cough with sputum production, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Causes of chronic bronchitis include smoking ...
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Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD that causes irritation in the lungs leading to increased mucus production. This causes shortness of breath and a chronic ...
Chronic bronchitis is associated with excessive tracheobronchial mucus production sufficient to cause cough with expectoration for 3 or more months a year for ...