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Monday, 15 December 2008 |
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By Kerry Binuset
 bronchitis lung is severe inflammation of the air passages within the lungs. It happens when the trachea (windpipe) and the large and small bronchi (airways) within the lungs become inflamed as a res;t of infection or other causes.
The condition includes the below mentioned complications:
1.The slemder mucous lining of these airways can become irritated and inflamed.
2.The cells that make up this lining may leak fluids in response to the inflammation.
3.Coughing is a reflex that works to remove secretions from the lungs. Often the discomfort of a violent cough leads you to seek medical treatment.
4.Both elders and kids can get bronchitis.
5.Symptoms are same for both.
6.Kids usually get bronchiolitis, which involves the smaller airways and causes symptoms similar to asthma.
Symptoms include:
1.Coughing up extra mucus, sometimes with blood
2.Wheezing
3.Difficulty in breathing
4.Runny nose
More specifically, it may refer to:
Acute bronchitis, caused by viruses or bacteria and lasting several days or weeks
Chronic bronchitis, a persistent, productive cough lasting at least |
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