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Bronchitis, Chronic

Medical Questions » Bronchitis, Chronic
Name: Bronchitis, Chronic
Also known as:
Long term inflammation of the larger airways (bronchi) in the lungs. A form of chronic obstructive airways disease.
Causes of Bronchitis, Chronic
Repeated attacks of acute bronchitis, long-standing allergies, or constant irritation of the bronchi by noxious gases, particularly those found in tobacco smoke (most common cause).
Symptoms of Bronchitis, Chronic
Persistent moist cough, shortness of breath (particularly with exertion), constant tiredness, blue lips and swollen (' clubbed' ) finger tips.
Tests for Bronchitis, Chronic
Thickened and scarred bronchi, and poor air entry to the lungs, show up quite markedly on a chest X-ray.
Treatment for Bronchitis, Chronic
Physiotherapy, bronchodilators (medications to improve air flow), and antibiotics to treat any infection.
Complications of Bronchitis, Chronic of its treatment
May progress to emphysema, and is sometimes associated with lung cancer.
Likely Outcome of Bronchitis, Chronic
A semi-permanent condition for which there is no effective cure, but effective treatment can keep the condition under control for many years.
       
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