Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (medium-size airways) in the lungs.<unk>  is not necessarily caused by infection and is generally part of a syndrome called<unk>  obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); it is defined clinically as persistent cough that produces sputum (phlegm) and mucus for at least three months in two consecutive years. Smoking is the most important risk factor. Typically, it progress to debilitating disease if left untreated. The corner stones for medical therapy are, inhaled bronchodilators and steroids. Smoking cessation and decrease environmental exposure to pollutants are effective measures to control its progression and decrease mortality.
Chronic bronchitis
Acute bronchitis
Occupational asthma
Exercise induced asthma
Bronchiectasis
Occupational lung disease
Emphysema
Atypical pneumonia