Chronic Bronchitis Directory
Chronic bronchitis is a serious condition. It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking is the main cause of chronic bronchitis. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how chronic bronchitis develops, what the symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
Facts About Chronic Conditions and the Flu
Find out why the flu can be especially dangerous for people with chronic health conditions like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes.
What Are Bronchitis Symptoms?
Symptoms of acute bronchitis can sometimes be hard to tell from cold and other breathing conditions. Watch for a long-lasting cough, lots of mucus, and other symptoms.
Wheezing
Wheezing, a whistling sound when you breathe, can result from a number of different health problems. It’s most commonly linked to asthma and bronchitis. Learn more about the common causes of wheezing and how to treat it.
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Wheezing
Learn more from WebMD about the diagnosis and treatment of wheezing, a breathing problem linked to asthma, allergies, and other respiratory ailments.
Features
Living With COPD: About Treatments, Exercise, and Diet
Living with COPD presents 13 million Americans with new challenges, and opportunities for better health. Are you one? Then read on.
Understanding and Treating COPD
The more you know about COPD, the better you can manage it. Find out about treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Short of Breath? Tips for COPD Breathlessness
Anxiety and panic are normal reactions to feeling you can’t get your breath. It’s also hard to watch someone you care for struggle to breathe. WebMD offers tips that COPD patients and caregivers can use during episodes of breathlessness.
Living With COPD: Household Hazards to Avoid
Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other irritants that aggravate COPD symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.