Overview

Both acute and chronic bronchitis are possible:

Acute bronchitis:  A cold or other respiratory illness can cause acute bronchitis. The duration of symptoms is shorter than three weeksTrusted Source, and they frequently go away in a few days with no long-term consequences.

Chronic bronchitis:  When symptoms, mainly productive cough, persist for more than three months over the course of two years, bronchitis is categorized as chronic. Excessive amounts of sticky mucus accumulate in the airways due to the ongoing inflammation in the lining of the bronchial tubes, which limits the quantity of airflow into and out of the lungs.

Emphysema, another form of COPD, is a common outcome for persons with chronic bronchitis.

Causes 

Chronic bronchitis can be caused by:

Infections: The early inflammation and swelling that cause acute bronchitis are usually caused by infections.

Tobacco use: The biggest risk factor for chronic bronchitis is smoking. More than 90% of those who have the illness have smoked at some point in their lives.

Passive Smoking:  Additionally, secondhand smoking exposure can raise a person's risk of chronic bronchitis.

Polluted air:  Chronic bronchitis risk factors include dust, poisonous gasses, chemical or industrial emissions, and air pollution.

Symptoms

Acute and chronic bronchitis symptoms and indicators include:

• A persistent cough that can cause chills, a low Temperature, wheezing, and mucus

• Dyspnea                                                                         

• Body aches                                                                                         

• Sore throat                                                                               

• Constriction in the chest

• Headaches

• Obstructed sinuses and nose

If the bronchial tubes take a long time to heal completely, a person with bronchitis may have a cough that lasts for weeks or even months. Chronic bronchitis symptoms can recur frequently. This occurs for a lot of folks throughout the winter.

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