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bronchitis, lung anatomy, bronchitis, normal condition in tertiary bronchus, respiratory system, occupational bronchitis, industrial bronchitis, inflammation, the large airways, the lungs of workers who, exposed to dusts, fumes, mists, fogs, smoke, exposure to dusts, fumes, strong acids, airborne chemicals causes, type of bronchitis, smoking, contributing factor, a risk factor is occupational exposure to dusts asbestos, talc, silica, cotton, flax, coal, associated diseases include occupational asthma, chronic bronchitis, coal worker's pneumoconiosis, silicosis, asbestosis, shortness of breath, continuous cough producing sputum, wheezing, a physical examination reveals wheezing, pulmonary function tests, chest x-ray, objective of treatment, avoid the causative irritant, acute cases run course, require no further treatment, at risk, have experienced this problem, smoke, stop smoking, supportive measures include rest, increased fluid intake, breathing humidified air to aid, in the removal of secretions, airways, probable outcome is good, exposure, irritant, eliminated, chronic disability from industrial bronchitis is rare, complications, of associated diseases, occasionally industrial bronchitis progresses to permanent respiratory impairment chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, regularly exposed to dusts, fumes, strong acids, chemicals, affect the lungs, symptoms of bronchitis develop, dust control in industrial settings, face masks, protective clothing, treatment of textiles, essential, stop smoking, at risk, early screening by a physician is advisable, exposed to chemicals, cause this condition.