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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
What a relief :) Mine was not h1n1 :) But chronic bronchitis :(
digz6666 (Batbayar B) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:24:55 -0000
What a relief :) Mine was not h1n1 :) But chronic bronchitis :(
So it could be chronic bronchitis, asthma, allergens, temperature-triggered, or acid reflux, according to "modern medicine".
Miktar (Miktar) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:14:00 -0000
So it could be chronic bronchitis, asthma, allergens, temperature-triggered, or acid reflux, according to "modern medicine".
home from the docs, sweating out a fever for the millionth time!!! apparently i have chronic bronchitis, and the Flu
Justine_Skyy (Justin Patterson ) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:17:42 -0000
home from the docs, sweating out a fever for the millionth time!!! apparently i have chronic bronchitis, and the Flu
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easynaturalcure (Susan) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:34:22 -0000
Natural and Easy Cure for Chronic Bronchitis http://bit.ly/4p7mSO
waiting to be tested for dyslexia and chronic bronchitis. not having fun.
lizzie_dire (Lizzie Dire) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:39:59 -0000
waiting to be tested for dyslexia and chronic bronchitis. not having fun.
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Abnormal Lung Anatomy - What happens with COPD; chronic bronchitis, with links to other lung disorders.
Chronic Bronchitis: Primary Care Management - Published by The American Academy of Family Physicians.
Hartford Hospital - Article about the two types of bronchitis, acute and chronic.
Optimal Breathing - A description of chronic and acute bronchitis with a look at the symptoms, causes, useful foods, supplements and deep breathing exercises.
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Saskatchewan Lung Association - A description of chronic bronchitis with paths to other lung diseases.
University of Maryland Medicine - Description of chronic bronchitis as well as a look at the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
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