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lungs, bronchitis, lung anatomy, bronchitis, normal condition in tertiary bronchus, cause of acute bronchitis, cause of chronic bronchitis, copd, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, inflammation, bronchi, bronchitis, inflammation, the main air passages, lungs, bronchitis sudden, acute, short-lived, chronic, meaning that it lasts a long time, recurs, to be classified, chronic, must have a cough, mucus most days, the month, three months out, the year, acute bronchitis generally follows a viral respiratory infection, initially, affects nose, sinuses, throat, spreads, large bronchial airway passages, get what, a secondary bacterial infection, that bacteria infect the airways, virus, already inflamed area is one, bacteria, to grow, people at risk, acute bronchitis, elderly, infants, young children, smokers, heart, lung disease, chronic bronchitis, long-term condition of, excessive mucus, a productive cough, ongoing condition is inflammation but not infection, blocks air flow in, the lungs, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung conditions progress over time, become increasingly short of breath, have difficulty walking, exerting yourself physically, need oxygen on a regular basis, cigarette smoke, chief cause of chronic bronchitis, long-term exposure to second-hand smoke, factors that make it worse include air pollution, certain occupations, coal mining, textile manufacturing, grain handling, infection, allergies, severity, the disease often relates to how, how long have smoked, been exposed to smoke, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, a group, the fourth-leading cause of death, two to three out of 100 people have chronic bronchitis, symptoms of either type of bronchitis, cough that produces mucus, yellow-green in color, more likely to have a bacterial infection, shortness of breath worsened by exertion, mild activity, wheezing, fatigue, fever, chest discomfort, after acute bronchitis has cleared, dry, nagging cough that lingers, several weeks, additional symptoms of chronic bronchitis, frequent respiratory infections, colds, flu, ankle, feet, leg swelling, blue-tinged lips from low levels of oxygen, rales, abnormal sounds, in the lungs, abnormal breathing sounds heard by doctor on lung examination, a stethoscope, pulmonary, lung, function tests provide information useful, diagnosis, prognosis, pulse oximetry, device connected to finger that tells the amount, oxygen in blood, arterial blood gas, exact, painful, invasive, measurement of oxygen, carbon dioxide levels, chest x-ray, sputum samples to check, evidence of inflammation, bacterial infection taken, acute bronchitis, a virus, not need antibiotics, infection, generally clear on its own, one week, take the following steps, relief, take aspirin, acetaminophen, tylenol, fever, not give children aspirin, rest, drink plenty of fluids, use a humidifier, steam, in the bathroom, not smoke, not improve, prescribe an inhaler to open airways, doctor thinks, a secondary bacterial infection, antibiotics, chronic bronchitis, most important step, take, quit smoking, caught early enough, reverse the damage to lungs, important steps, limit exposure to pollutants, lung irritants, get a flu vaccine each year, a pneumococcal vaccine one time, a respiratory training program that includes physical activity, breathing exercises, recommend a medically appropriate, well-supervised program, early in disease process, likely exercise on own, safety, prescribe inhaled medicines, chronic bronchitis, drugs, bronchodilators, albuterol, ipratropium, open constricted airways, aid, in the clearance of mucus, an oral bronchodilator, theophylline, steroids, either inhaled, by mouth, have an active infection, put on antibiotics, recommend regular antibiotics, prevent infection, have low oxygen levels, home oxygen, acute bronchtitis, resolve, 7 to 10 days, not have an underlying lung disorder, a dry, hacking cough, linger, number of months, chance, recovery is poor, advanced chronic bronchitis, early recognition, combined, smoking cessation, improve the chance of a good outcome significantly, pneumonia, develop from either acute, chronic bronchitis, have chronic bronchitis, susceptible to recurrent upper respiratory infections, right-sided heart failure, cor pulmonale, emphysema, pulmonary hypertension, coughing up blood, high fever, shaking chills, low-grade fever, three, have thick, greenish mucus, has a bad smell, feel short of breath, have chest pain, have an underlying chronic illness, heart, lung disease, cough most days, the month, frequently recurring cough, wash hands, children's hands, frequently to avoid spreading viruses, infections, not smoke, get an annual flu vaccine, minimize exposure to air, pollutants, murray jf, nadel ja, textbook of respiratory medicine, 3rd ed, philadelphia, pa, saunders, 1215-1216, american lung association, chronic bronchitis, lungusa.org/site/pp, asp?c=dvluk9o0e&b=35019, accessed march 23, macfarlane j, holmes w, gard p, thornhill d, macfarlane r, hubbard r, providing patient information reduces antibiotic use in acute bronchitis, evidence-based healthcare, 6(3), 130, radon k, passive smoke exposure, a risk factor, chronic bronchitis, asthma in adults, chest, 122(3), 1086-1090.