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Chronic bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation in the airways leading to and within the lungs (bronchial tubes). The inflammation may narrow these tubes, which makes it hard to breathe.

Chronic bronchitis causes a persistent cough that brings up mucus (sputum). Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Author Sabra L. Katz-Wise
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Associate Editor Terrina Vail
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Robert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM
- Pulmonology
Last Updated August 31, 2006

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Last Updated: August 31, 2006
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