Chronic bronchitis
| Chronic bronchitis | |
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| Term | Chronic bronchitis |
| Short definition | Chronic bronchitis - (pronounced) (KRAH-nik bron-KY-tis) lung disease that develops over time, in which the bronchi (large airways that lead to the lungs) become inflamed and scarred. As a result, the bronchi produce large amounts of mucus and can lead to chronic coughing and breathing difficulties. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Chronic bronchitis - (pronounced) (KRAH-nik bron-KY-tis) lung disease that develops over time, in which the bronchi (large airways that lead to the lungs) become inflamed and scarred. As a result, the bronchi produce large amounts of mucus and can lead to chronic coughing and breathing difficulties. The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is cigarette smoking. It can also be caused by infection or inhalation of tobacco smoke, chemical fumes, or other forms of air pollution. Chronic bronchitis usually does not go away completely. It is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Chronic bronchitis
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