Bronchitis

Published on April 25, 2018

Overview

The bronchial tubes carry air to and from the lungs. When someone has bronchitis, the lining of the tubes is inflamed.

Symptoms

Coughing thickened mucus is a symptom.

Treatments

Chronic bronchitis, constant inflammation often due to smoking, needs medical attention.

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