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Bronchitis is an infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi), causing them to become irritated and inflamed.
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Causes
In most cases, bronchitis is caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold or flu. The virus is contained in the millions of tiny droplets that come out of the nose and mouth when someone coughs or sneezes.
Complications
Pneumonia is the most common complication of bronchitis. It occurs when the infection spreads further into the lungs, causing the tiny air sacs inside the lungs to fill up with fluid.
Introduction
Bronchitis is an infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi), causing them to become irritated and inflamed. Most cases of bronchitis develop when an infection irritates and inflames the bronchi, causing them to produce more mucus than usual.
Symptoms
The main symptom of acute bronchitis is a hacking cough, which may bring up clear, yellow-grey or greenish mucus (phlegm). Other symptoms are similar to those of the common cold or sinusitis
