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 [..]

A lung condition that develops over time in which the bronchi (large air passages that lead to the lungs) become inflamed and scarred. This causes the bronchi to make large amounts of mucus and can le [..]

Chronic bronchitis is a relatively common disease of the lungs. It is defined clinically as daily cough, productive of sputum, for greater than three months for at least two consecutive years. It is o [..]

condition characterized by recurrent bronchial infection which produces increased mucus secretions with a productive cough lasting at least three months for two years in a row.

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 [..]

inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air into the lungs

A respiratory disease characterized chronic coughing that lasts for more than three months per year on successive years. It may be accompanied by changes in structure of the airways of the lungs, infl [..]