Question

What does bronchitis mean ?

Answer 1

Bronchitis is Charachterized by the inflammation of the bronchi. Bronchi is the passageway that move air into the lungs. the structure of bronchi is like the broccoli stalks.

It results in the difficulty in breathing along with cough inluding mucus. T

here are two types of bronchitis: acute and chronic.

Acute : shorter duration

Chronic: longer duration

Major symptoms:

• Cough
• Production of mucus (sputum)
• Shortness of breath
• Chest discomfort

Reasons may be smoking, pollution and occupational hazards

Treatment use bronchodilators