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Bronchitis Causes
• Bronchitis occurs most often during the cold and flu season, usually coupled with an upper respiratory infection.
• A number of bacteria are also known to cause bronchitis, such as Mycoplasma pneumonia, which causes so-called walking pneumonia.
• Bronchitis also can occur when you inhale irritating fumes or dusts. Chemical solvents and smoke, including tobacco smoke, have been linked to acute bronchitis.
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Bronchitis is a respiratory disease in which the mucous membranes of the bronchial passages in the lungs become inflamed.
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Acute bronchitis usually comes on quickly and gets better after several weeks.
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Chronic bronchitis is defined clinically as a daily cough with production of mucus for at least a 3-month period, two years in a row
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If you are a smoker and come down with acute bronchitis, it will be much harder for you to recover.
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Approximately 90% of cases of acutebronchitis are viral infections, while 10% are bacterial.
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Chronic bronchitis may be caused by one or several factors, but the primary cause is heavy, long-term cigarette smoking.
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Know the symptoms of bronchitis.
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Home treatment for bronchitis.
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Treatment for acute bronchitis may consist of rest, lots of fluids, avoiding smoke and fumes, and medications.
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In severe cases of chronic bronchitis, inhaled or oral steroids may be recommended to reduce inflammation.
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Simple tips can help you reduce your risk of getting bronchitis.
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