Bronchitis

Bronchitis

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Bronchitis means that the tubes that carry air to the lungs (the bronchial tubes) are inflamed and irritated. When this happens, the tubes swell and produce mucus. This makes you cough.

There are two types of bronchitis: Acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis.

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