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2. Bronchitis - Wikipedia

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   A Cochrane review found that mucolytics in chronic bronchitis may slightly decrease the chance of developing an exacerbation. [63] The mucolytic guaifenesin is a safe and effective treatment for stable chronic bronchitis.

3. Lower respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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   While acute bronchitis often does not require antibiotic therapy, antibiotics can be given to patients with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. [21] The indications for treatment are increased dyspnoea, and an increase in the volume or purulence of the sputum. [22]

4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Wikipedia

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   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of progressive lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. [8] GOLD 2024 defined COPD as a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea or shortness of breath, cough, sputum production and/or exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis ...

5. The 2 Most Common Causes of Bronchitis–and How to ... - AOL

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   The very same viruses that cause the flu or a cold can make their way to your chest and lungs.

6. Cough - Wikipedia

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   Treatment of the asthma should make the cough go away. Chronic bronchitis is defined clinically as a persistent cough that produces sputum (phlegm) and mucus, for at least three months in two consecutive years. Chronic bronchitis is often the cause of "smoker's cough". The tobacco smoke causes inflammation, secretion of mucus into the airway ...

7. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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   Types of obstructive lung disease include asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although COPD shares similar characteristics with all other obstructive lung diseases, such as the signs of coughing and wheezing , they are distinct conditions in terms of disease onset, frequency of symptoms, and ...