Bronchitis is the inflammatory response of the bronchial epithelium to infections or irritants. The pathophysiological findings seen with acute bronchitis include: wall thickening, inflammation, and increased mucus production. When the process becomes chronic, bronchial mucociliary function decreases, leading to airway clogging by debris and copious mucus secretion.
Bronchitis pathophysiology
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