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Bronchitis is inflammation or swelling of the bronchial tubes (bronchi), the air passages between the nose and the lungs. More specifically, bronchitis is when the lining of the bronchial tubes becomes inflamed or infected.Bronchitis is caused by viruses, bacteria, and other particles that irritate the bronchial tubes. E
xposure to tobacco smoke, exposure to pollutants or solvents, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (
GERD) can also cause acute bronchitis.
Air pollution, dust, toxic gases, and other industrial fumes are known to be responsible for the condition.
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How do you get broncitis?
There are two types of bronchitis, acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. Bronchitis is normally caused by the inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
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When you have bronchitis you cough a lot.
What part of speech is bronchitis?
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Is antibiotics used to cure bronchitis?
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Is bronchitis contangious?
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Who does bronchitis affect?
any one can get bronchitis
Can you get bronchitis from smoking weed?
No, it is actually used to treat bronchitis. Tobacco can cause bronchitis though.
Is chronic bronchitis the same as bronchitis?
No. The symptoms of both are the same, but Chronic Bronchitis doesn't go away. C Bronchitis is usually caused by smoking, but not always.
Can you give someone bronchitis?
can you give someone bronchitis if you have it?
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What are the causes of chronic bronchitis?
Chronic bronchitis is a condition of bronchitis lasting longer than 3 months. The main cause of chronic bronchitis is smoking. Chemcial fumes, dust and othe irritants can also cause chronic bronchitis.
Iflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes?
Is a symptom of bronchitis.BRONCHITIS
Cause of bronchitis?
smoking is te main cause of Bronchitis
What is scientific name for bronchitis?
The scientific name for Bronchitis is Laryngitis
How is bronchitis connected to a virus?
yes bronchitis is connected to a virus
What is pneumonia and bronchitis?
in pnemonina and bronchitis micro organism differance
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the bronchi?
Bronchitis is the medical term used for an inflammation of the main breathing tubes called the Bronchi. The bronchi lead from the trachea to the lungs.This is bronchitis.bronchitisBronchitis
Why are people infected with bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a cold that is in your lungs. You can get from germs. Bronchitis is not usually contagious, so you probably won't get it from other people.
How does chronic bronchitis effect the rest of your body?
what is the treatment for chronic bronchitis
How is bronchitis caused?
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How is bronchitis linked to smokers cough?
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Does chronic bronchitis spread by kissing and smooching?
Chronic bronchitis is a symptom, not a disease. So technically, no you can't catch bronchitis by kissing or smooching. You could catch a disease that causes bronchitis by kissing however.
How long does bronchitis take to heal?
How long bronchitis can take to heal depends on the type; there is acute, chronic and asthmatic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis can last for 10 days while the other two can be ongoing.
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