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Chronic bronchitis is a long-term inflammation of the bronchi, which results in increased production of mucus, as well as other changes.
To be classified as chronic bronchitis:
In acute bronchitis, bacteria or viruses may be the cause, but in chronic bronchitis there is no specific organism recognized as the cause of the disease.
Cigarette smoking is cited as the most common contributor to chronic bronchitis, followed by:
Chronic bronchitis is often associated with other pulmonary diseases such as:
Treatment for chronic bronchitis:
Specific treatment for chronic bronchitis will be determined by your physician based on: