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COPD
- Types
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o Chronic Bronchitis:
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1.
Bronchitis is a
condition in which the bronchial tubes become inflamed. These tubes carry air
to your lungs.
2.
People who have
bronchitis often have a cough that brings up mucus. Mucus is a slimy substance
made by the lining of the bronchial tubes. Bronchitis also may cause wheezing
(a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe), chest pain or discomfort, a
low fever, and shortness of breath.
3.
Chronic bronchitis is
a serious, long-term medical condition. It occurs if the lining of the
bronchial tubes is constantly irritated and inflamed, causing a long-term cough
with mucus. Smoking is the main cause of chronic bronchitis.
4.
Viruses or bacteria
can easily infect the irritated bronchial tubes. If this happens, the condition
worsens and lasts longer. As a result, people who have chronic bronchitis have
periods when symptoms get much worse than usual.
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Reference:
National Institutes of Health
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/copd
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