Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis
What is Chronic Bronchitis?
- An inflammation of the airways in the lungs that develops over time.
- Episodes of acute bronchitis that lasts for more than three months and sometimes up to several years.
- The inflammation produces lots of phlegm that builds up in the airways making it difficult to breathe.
Chronic Bronchitis May Cause
- Cough with phlegm
Causes
- Smoking – cigarettes or other forms of tobacco
- Polluted air, dust or fumes from the environment or workplace
Risk Factors
- Smoking and existing lung disease
- Contact with dust, chemical fumes and vapors
- Air pollution, infections and allergies can worsen the symptoms.
Treatment
- Stop smoking
- Cough medicines that are able to clear away phlegm, such as a mucolytic agent like Fluimucil.
Best to consult your doctors for appropriate treatment.
