Meaning Bronchitis
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Inflammation and swelling of the bronchi. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic.
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Inflammation and swelling of the lining of the airways, leading to narrowing and obstruction generally resulting in daily cough. The inflammation stimulates production of mucus, which can cause further blockage of the airways. Obstruction of the airways, especially with mucus, increases the likelihood of bacterial lung infection. Chronic bronchitis [..]
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Inflammation (swelling and reddening) of the bronchi.
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Inflammation (swelling) of the mucous membrane of the two subdivisions of the trachea (air tube) that conveys air to and from the lungs.
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coined in Modern Latin 1808 by Charles Bedham, from bronchia "the bronchial tubes" (plural; see bronchial) + -itis "inflammation."
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irritation of the main air passages to the lungs.
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Inflammation of one or more bronchi (one of the larger air passages in the lungs), usually a result of infection. It is characterized by intense coughing.
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Inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi). May be acute
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, obstructs oxygen intake and causes increasing shortness of breath. By far the greatest cause is cigarette smoking.
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inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes A respiratory disorder characterized by excess mucus production and swelling of the bronchioles; caused by long-term exposure to irritants such [..]
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an illness in the throat and chest that makes you cough a lot
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n. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
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An inflammation of bronchial linings that causes persistent cough, copious production of sputum, and involuntary muscle spasms that constrict airways. bronchus
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bronchitis (pop)
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tracheitis
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To dream that you are affected with bronchitis, foretells you will be detained from pursuing your views and plans by unfortunate complications of sickness in your home. To suffer with bronchitis in a dream, denotes that discouraging prospects of winning desired objects will soon loom up before you.   
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inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to your lungs. It causes cough, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
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Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be sudden and temporary (acute) or long-lasting and recurring (chronic). To be classified as chronic, you must have [..]
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(n) inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
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Inflammation of the bronchi.
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N F bronchitis
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Inflammation of the bronchial tubes. (19thC)
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Inflammation (swelling and reddening) of the bronchi.
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long-standing inflammation of the airways, characterized by excess production of sputum, leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of chronic b [..]
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Inflammation of the large airways in the Lung including any part of the Bronchi, from the PRIMARY Bronchi to the TERTIARY Bronchi.
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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. I [..]
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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. I [..]
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Inflammation of the bronchi. See Kennel Cough.
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Inflammation of the bronchial airways.
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes, frequently accompanied by cough, hypersecretion of mucus, and expectoration of sputum. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by an infectious agent and of short duration. Chronic bronchitis, generally the result of smoking, may also be known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Inflammation (swelling and reddening) of the bronchi.
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inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air into the lungs
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Inflammation of the bronchi, a type of airway. It is easiest to imagine the airways like an upside down tree, where the windpipe is the trunk and the lungs are the leaves. The bronchi are the biggest [..]
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an inflammation of the mucous membranes
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[bron-KY-tis] Lung disease that harms the lungs and makes it harder to breath. Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by chronic inflammation of the bronch [..]
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Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (lung airways), resulting in persistent cough that produces consideration quantities of sputum (phlegm). Bronchitis is more common in smokers and in areas with high atmospheric pollution.
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Inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis can be divided into two types, acute and chronic. Acute is most commonly developed by a cough during the course of a viral illness. Chron [..]
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Inflammation of mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes.
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Inflammation of the bronchi caused by bacteria or viruses.
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