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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: April 25th, 2018


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