ACUTE AND CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
Acute and Chronic Bronchitis Bronchitis is a respiratory disease wherein the mucous membrane lining of the bronchial tubes in the lungs becomes inflamed. The bronchial tubes are air passages that extend from the trachea to the tiny airways and tiny air sacs of the lungs. Since the lining of all the bronchial tubes swells or gets contaminated, the mucous membrane thickens and eventually shuts off the airways. The irritated bronchial passages make it hard for patients to breath since oxygen can’t easily reach their lungs. Patients frequently cough up heavy mucous called sputum or, in several cases, phlegm. Other signs of bronchitis include difficulty breathing, wheezing, and chest tightness in the airways. The disease may impact both adults and kids. Bronchitis is among main conditions for which patients seek healthcare in the US. The condition can be acute...