Gourt > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Respiratory Disorders > Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs. It is a common disease of habitual tobacco smokers and residents of polluted cities. Like many disorders, bronchitis can be acute (short-term), or chronic (long-lasting). Chronic bronchitis is defined clinically as a persistent cough that produces sputum for at least three months in two consecutive years.
Chronic bronchitis is predominantly caused by smoking, and has also been linked to pneumoconiosis, excessive alcohol consumption and exposure to cold and draught. 1
Symptoms
- An expectorating cough (the colour of the mucus does not signify whether the infection is viral or bacterial)
- Dyspnea (Shortness of breath)
- Fatigue and/or malaise
- Mild fever
- Mild chest pains
Griep en bronchitis erbovenop î kuurtje gekregen van de dokter.
Shorty0078 (Desiree) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:41:44 -0000
Griep en bronchitis erbovenop kuurtje gekregen van de dokter.
Is post-flu bacterial bronchitis enough to get me out of Thanksgiving with the inlaws? This is a damned if I do/damned if I don't situation.
andreakremer (andreakremer) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:39:55 -0000
Is post-flu bacterial bronchitis enough to get me out of Thanksgiving with the inlaws? This is a damned if I do/damned if I don't situation.
@danapixie Hi there, well Happy Thanksgiving to you anyway. I am sick with with bad bronchitis. That's the diagnosis. Am on 3 medications.
ChloeToby (Lori Jacobus) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:24:31 -0000
@danapixie Hi there, well Happy Thanksgiving to you anyway. I am sick with with bad bronchitis. That's the diagnosis. Am on 3 medications.
just got off the fone with mommy :o) i feel so bad that she has to work 16 hours, no sleep & she has bronchitis :o(
MinnieJackson (Desiree Adams) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:05:18 -0000
just got off the fone with mommy :o) i feel so bad that she has to work 16 hours, no sleep & she has bronchitis :o(
@tortoiseandkare why do you still chill with Bronchitis? I thought you guys were over after what he did last time.
Ragart (Thomas) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:25:21 -0000
@tortoiseandkare why do you still chill with Bronchitis? I thought you guys were over after what he did last time.
Back at home mit Bronchitis...
sf_photo (Stefan Fischer) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:16:16 -0000
Back at home mit Bronchitis...
Acute Bronchitis - Details as to what acute bronchitis is, the causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and when to see a doctor.
American Academy of Family Physicians - Patient Information - A patient information article on acute bronchitis by William J. Hueston, M.D.
Chronic Bronchitis - Information from the AAFP.
eMedicine Health - Bronchitis - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Bronchitis generally refers to an acute inflammation of the air passages within your lungs. It occurs when your trachea (windpipe) and the large and small bronchi (airways) in your lungs ... ]
eMedicine Health - Bronchoscopy - Consumer health resource center providing information on the risks and benefits of bronchosopy procedures.
Meta Description: [ Bronchoscopy allows a doctor to examine inside your airway for any abnormality such as foreign bodies, bleeding, a tumor, or inflammation. The doctor uses either a rigid bronchoscope or flexible ... ]
Medical Self-Care - Information about chronic and acute bronchitis in children.
Meta Description: [ HealthWorld Online is the Internet's leading resource on alternative medicine, wellness, and mind/body health, featuring the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program, the Healthy Shopping Network, Find a Practitioner Network, Healthy Update e-newsletter, and thousands of expert articles... ]
MerckSource - Find information on bronchitis, its causes and symptoms.
Meta Description: [ Find information on Bronchitis at MerckSource. Learn more about Bronchitis, Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. ]
Mindxpansion - FAQs about bronchitis, includes what it is, the symptoms, the causes and prevention.
Meta Description: [ Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucus membranes of the bronchial tubes. It can be caused by an imbalance in your system. ]
Saluki Search - Detail information on acute and chronic bronchitis, its symptoms, causes, treatment, and preventions available.
Meta Description: [ Information about bronchitis, symptoms, prevention and treatments. ]
| Marijuana - A Gateway Drug - Impairs Cognition & Judgement / Anti-Marijuana Video | |
| Next Video | |
