Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

Related Topics:
Inflammation - Bronchi - Lung - Cilia - Epithelial cell

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Like many disorders, bronchitis can be acute (short-term), or chronic (long-lasting). Chronic bronchitis is a problem commonly seen in smokers, whereas acute bronchitis is almost always caused by viral infection, as elucidated by recent studies.

Related Topics:
Acute - Chronic - Smoker

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