Bronchitis
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tuberc bronchitis: index under TUBERCULOSIS, PULMONARY & not also under BRONCHITIS unless particularly discussed; BRONCHIOLITIS is also available |
Bronchitis Categories.
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Bronchiolitis - Inflammation of the bronchioles. |
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Bronchitis, Chronic - A subcategory of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. The disease is characterized by hypersecretion of mucus accompanied by a chronic (more than 3 months in 2 consecutive years) productive cough. Infectious agents are a major cause of chronic bronchitis. |
Bronchitis Definitions and Terms
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