Bronchitis
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.
Last Updated Apr 25, 2018
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