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	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Chronic bronchitis
		Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the main airways in the lungs that continues for a long period or keeps coming back.
		Chronic bronchitis is one form of chronic obstructive pulmonary (lung) disease.
		Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma as a group are a leading cause of death in the United States.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000119.htm (539 words)

	Bronchitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bronchitis is an obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs.
		Chronic bronchitis is defined clinically as a persistent cough that produces sputum matter that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, for at least three months in two consecutive years.
		The role of infection in the pathogenesis of chronic bronchitis is secondary.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chronic_bronchitis (992 words)

	Chronic Bronchitis
		Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the part of the respiratory system that leads into the lungs.
		Chronic bronchitis does not have a sudden onset and is most frequently caused by long term irritation of the bronchial tubes.
		Chronic bronchitis is caused most often by exposure to airborne pollutants such as cigarette smoke, excessive dust in the air, or chemicals.
	www.umm.edu /careguides/asthma/asthma_bronchitischronic.html (537 words)

	Chronic Bronchitis
		Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, which are the airways that connect the windpipe (trachea) to the lungs.
		Chronic bronchitis can be caused by cigarette smoking, air pollution, working for many years in a dusty environment, and frequent bacterial infections of the upper respiratory system.
		Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be caused by low levels of a protein called alpha1-antitrypsin, so your doctor may order a blood test to check for this condition, especially if you have chronic bronchitis at a young age.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/b/bronchitis.htm (716 words)

	Bronchitis - health information
		Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or bronchi (the air passages that extend from the windpipe into the lungs).
		Chronic bronchitis is defined as excessive mucus secretion in the bronchi and a chronic or recurrent mucus-producing cough that lasts three or more months and recurs year after year.
		Chronic bronchitis may result from a series of attacks of acute bronchitis, or it may evolve gradually because of heavy smoking or the inhalation of air contaminated with other pollutants in the environment.
	www.mckinley.uiuc.edu /Handouts/bronchitis/bronchitis.html (971 words)

	Bronchitis - chronic bronchitis symptoms, acute bronchitis - Patient Health International
		Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, or bronchi, which connect the windpipe with the lungs.
		Chronic bronchitis is defined by the presence of a mucus-producing cough most days of the month, three months of a year for two successive years without other underlying disease to explain the cough.
		Chronic bronchitis is often associated with other pulmonary diseases, such as pulmonary emphysema (a chronic lung condition in which the alveoli may be irreversibly damaged).
	www.patienthealthinternational.com /article/501581.aspx (695 words)

	Chronic Bronchitis, Respironics
		Chronic bronchitis (pronounced Bron-KI-tis) is an inflammatory condition of the airways.
		Chronic bronchitis, like emphysema, is classified as one of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, also known as COPD, and there are two types – acute and chronic.
		The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is cigarette smoking, and the persistent cough is sometimes dismissed as being a “smoker’s cough”.
	chronicbronchitis.respironics.com (427 words)

	WSAVA 2001 - Diagnosis and Therapy of Canine Chronic Bronchitis
		Chronic bronchitis (CB) is an inflammatory airway disease, which, in association with tracheobronchial collapse, is probably the most common chronic canine airway disorder.
		Chronic bronchitis in dogs does not cause depression, lethargy, anorexia, etc. If these signs are present, you should consider other disorders that cause cough.
		Chronic bronchitis is a clinical diagnosis and does not require tissue biopsy for confirmation.
	www.vin.com /VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00202.htm (1785 words)

	eMedicine - Chronic Bronchitis : Article by Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP, DABSM
		Chronic bronchitis is defined in clinical terms, and emphysema is defined in terms of anatomic pathology.
		In stable chronic bronchitis, sputum is mucoid, and macrophages are the predominant cell.
		Thurlbeck WM: Pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic367.htm (9088 words)

	Introduction: Chronic Bronchitis - CureResearch.com
		An individual is considered to have chronic bronchitis if cough and sputum are present on most days for a minimum of 3 months for at least 2 successive years or for 6 months during 1 year.
		In chronic bronchitis, there also may be narrowing of the large and small airways making it more difficult to move air in and out of the lungs.
		Researching symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis: Further information about the symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis is available including a list of symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis, other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Chronic Bronchitis, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center.
	www.cureresearch.com /c/chronic_bronchitis/intro.htm (456 words)

	Bronchitis is a Common Lung Disease Causing Dyspnea, Cough (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Bronchitis is one of the most common types of lung disease, but many people dismiss it as a bad flu, "smoker's cough," or the result of a bad cold.
		Bronchitis is a lung disease that affects the bronchial tubes: the airways used to transport air in and out of the lungs.
		Chronic bronchitis may present as either recurrent bouts of acute bronchitis, or the lung disease may linger for long periods of time.
	www.bronchitis-symptoms.com (487 words)

	Chronic Bronchitis - The Forgotten COPD
		Chronic Bronchitis is a disease that affects over 13 million people, yet normally gets little recognition when discussing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
		While acute bronchitis is something that creates discomfort and difficulty breathing, it does not constitute the vast majority of bronchitis cases.
		Currently research into the relationship between smoking and chronic bronchitis by the American Lung Association, and volunteers are being actively sought for the study.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/copd_and_lung_disease/36957 (550 words)

	Bronchitis: Symptoms and Treatment for Bronchitis on MedicineNet.com
		Bronchitis is a respiratory disease in which the mucous membrane in the lungs' bronchial passages becomes inflamed.
		Chronic bronchitis is a serious long-term disorder that often requires regular medical treatment.
		If you suffer from chronic bronchitis, you are at risk for developing cardiovascular problems as well as more serious lung diseases and infections, so you should be monitored by a doctor.
	www.medicinenet.com /bronchitis/article.htm (543 words)

	What is Chronic Bronchitis
		Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to the lungs, which results in the production of excess mucous, a reduction in the amount of airflow in and out of the lungs and shortness of breath.
		In chronic bronchitis, there is excessive bronchial mucus with a productive cough for three months or more over two consecutive years without any other disease that could account for these symptoms.
		As chronic bronchitis often coincides with emphysema, it is frequently difficult for a physician to distinguish between the two.
	www.copd-international.com /bronchitis.htm (536 words)

	Chronic bronchitis and emphysema - symptoms and treatment
		Chronic bronchitis and emphysema stop the lungs from working properly, typically causing breathlessness and wheezing.
		Bronchitis means inflammation of the bronchi — the main airways that lead from the trachea (windpipe) into the lungs.
		Chronic bronchitis is an unpleasant and ongoing condition and a slow deterioration is likely.
	hcd2.bupa.co.uk /fact_sheets/html/chronic_bronchitis.html (1020 words)

	Chronic Bronchitis \| Doctor Solve (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Chronic bronchitis, however, is the term applied when this coughing and spitting continue for months and return each year, generally lasting slightly longer each time.
		The sufferer from chronic bronchitis should avoid excessive dust and fumes although under normal circumstances, the contribution of atmospheric pollution to chronic bronchitis is extremely small.
		Chronic bronchitis is basically a preventable disease being rare in the non-smoker.
	www.doctorsolve.com /ailments/ChronicBronchitis.aspx (1098 words)

	OHSU Health - Chronic Bronchitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Chronic bronchitis is a long-term inflammation of the bronchi, which results in increased production of mucus, as well as other changes.
		In acute bronchitis, bacteria or viruses may be the cause, but in chronic bronchitis there is no specific organism recognized as the cause of the disease.
		It is generally agreed that the most important cause of chronic bronchitis and emphysema is cigarette smoking.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /htaz/pageFinder.cfm?pageid=P01303 (722 words)

	Understanding Bronchitis -- Treatment
		In cases of chronic bronchitis, the doctor will almost certainly augment these procedures with an X-ray of your chest to check the extent of the lung damage, as well as with pulmonary function tests to measure how well your lungs are working.
		In severe cases of chronic bronchitis, inhaled or oral steroids to reduce inflammation and/or supplemental oxygen may be necessary.
		In severe cases of chronic bronchitis with COPD, if your body's ability to transfer oxygen from your lungs into the bloodstream is significantly handicapped, your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy, either on a continuous or on an as-needed basis.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/10/1680_54626.htm (845 words)

	Bronchitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Bronchitis is an inflammation of the trachea and bronchial tree.
		Acute bronchitis may be caused by viral or bacterial infections and is often preceded by an upper respiratory tract infection.
		Chronic bronchitis is frequently associated with smoking and/or environmental exposure to chemicals or allergens.
	www.gianteagle.com /healthnotes/Concern/Bronchitis.htm (2616 words)

	Chronic bronchitis
		Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, the main air passages in the lungs, which persists for a long period or repeatedly recurs.
		The condition is characterized by excessive bronchial mucus and a productive cough that produces sputum for 3 months or more in at least 2 consecutive years, without any other disease that could account for this symptom.
		Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma as a group are a leading cause of death in the U.S. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/1/000119.html (227 words)

	Chronic Bronchitis News
		LONDON: At least one in four heavy smokers are prone to the deadly lung disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to a study conducted at the Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark.
		Women on oxygen therapy for severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have a greater risk of dying than men, according to a prospective study of 435 oxygen-dependent COPD patients, Reuters wrote.
		Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease will be offered more choice and improved standards of care thanks to a newly appointed panel advising on the development of a National Service Framework.
	www.topix.net /health/chronic-bronchitis (732 words)

	Bronchitis; chronic, acute, asthmatic
		Chronic bronchitis is the most common condition in the category of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
		Acute bronchitis, inflammation of the bronchial tree, is generally almost as self limiting, like a bad chest cold, with eventual subsiding to undetectable levels.
		Chronic Bronchitis and or asthmatic bronchitis: bronchial tubes become inflamed, and mucous becomes thicker and more profuse: difficult breathing and shortness of breath from clogged airways: repeated attacks of acute Bronchitis: chest congestion: mucous producing and wheezing that lasts for several weeks or more: fatigue, weakness and weight loss; low grade lung infection, general malaise.
	www.breathing.com /articles/bronchitis.htm (999 words)

	Bronchitis Information: symptoms, treatment, causes
		Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial (pronounced “brawn-kee-ull”) tubes, or bronchi.
		Bronchitis is usually caused by infection with a virus.
		However, bronchitis may also be caused by bacteria, smoking or the inhalation of chemical pollutants or dust.
	www.mamashealth.com /infect/bronchitis.asp (354 words)

	Chronic Bronchitis -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation, or irritation, of the airways in the lungs.
		Symptoms of chronic bronchitis include a cough that produces mucus (sometimes called sputum), trouble breathing and a feeling of tightness in your chest.
		Because chronic bronchitis increases your risk of lung infections, be sure to get a flu shot every year.
	www.familydoctor.org /handouts/280.html (947 words)

	Chronic Bronchitis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Chronic bronchitis, one of the two major diseases of the lung grouped under COPD, is diagnosed when a patient has excessive airway mucus secretion leading to a persistent, productive cough.
		With a diagnosis of Chronic Bronchitis, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Chronic Bronchitis.
		The prognosis of Chronic Bronchitis may include the duration of Chronic Bronchitis, chances of complications of Chronic Bronchitis, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Chronic Bronchitis, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Chronic Bronchitis.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /c/chronic_bronchitis/intro.htm (913 words)

	Chronic Bronchitis
		Chronic bronchitis is one of the lung disorders classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
		Chronic bronchitis affects the larger airways first, later reaching the rest of them.
		Chronic bronchitis can be controlled and even reversed with medicine and treatments to help make breathing easier.
	www.healthsquare.com /mc/fgmc0402.htm (1219 words)

	Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and COPD ('smoker's lung')
		Smoking is the main cause of more than 8 out of 10 cases of chronic bronchitis and smoking cessation has the most benefit in the long-term outlook.
		Chronic bronchitis is a chronic inflammatory condition in the lungs that causes the respiratory passages to be swollen and irritated, increases the mucus production and may damage the lungs.
		The definition of chronic bronchitis is chronic cough or mucus reproduction for at least three months in two successive years when other causes have been excluded.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/smokerslung.htm (823 words)

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