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Chronic bronchitis is one type of [[COPD]] (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The inflamed bronchi produce a lot of mucus. This leads to cough and difficulty getting air in and out of the lungs. [[Cigarette|Cigarette smoking]] is the most common cause.<ref>[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bronchitis/DS00031/DSECTION=causes Mayo Clinic, Bronchitis: Causes]</ref> [[Breathing]] in other fumes and dusts over a long period of time may also cause chronic bronchitis. Treatment will help alleviate symptoms, but chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition that keeps coming back or never goes away completely.<ref>[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bronchitis.html MedlindePlus, Chronic Bronchitis]</ref> | Chronic bronchitis is one type of [[COPD]] (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The inflamed bronchi produce a lot of mucus. This leads to cough and difficulty getting air in and out of the lungs. [[Cigarette|Cigarette smoking]] is the most common cause.<ref>[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bronchitis/DS00031/DSECTION=causes Mayo Clinic, Bronchitis: Causes]</ref> [[Breathing]] in other fumes and dusts over a long period of time may also cause chronic bronchitis. Treatment will help alleviate symptoms, but chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition that keeps coming back or never goes away completely.<ref>[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bronchitis.html MedlindePlus, Chronic Bronchitis]</ref> | ||
| − | == See | + | ==See Also== |
| − | + | * [[Inflammation]] in the [[lung]]s | |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[Kapha]] ([[Water]] and [[Earth]] [[five elements|element]]) [[Dosha]] in [[Ayurvedic medicine]] |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[Kapha disease]] |
| + | * [[Kapha emotion]] | ||
| + | * [[Pitta]] ([[Fire]] and [[Water]] [[five elements|element]]) [[Dosha]] in [[Ayurvedic medicine]] | ||
| + | * [[Pitta disease]] | ||
| + | * [[Pitta emotion]] | ||
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| − | + | [[Category : Kapha Diseases]] | |
| − | [[Category:Diseases]] | + | [[Category : Pitta Pushing Kapha Diseases]] |
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| + | [[Category : Pitta Diseases]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Lung]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Respiratory System]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Three Poisons]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Medicine]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Symptoms]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:50, January 2, 2015
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to the lungs. It causes a cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Coughing often brings up yellow or greenish mucus. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic.
Acute bronchitis is often caused by the same viruses that cause colds. It usually starts as a sore throat, runny nose or sinus infection, then spreads to the airways. It can cause a lingering dry cough, but it usually goes away on its own.
Chronic bronchitis is one type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The inflamed bronchi produce a lot of mucus. This leads to cough and difficulty getting air in and out of the lungs. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause.[1] Breathing in other fumes and dusts over a long period of time may also cause chronic bronchitis. Treatment will help alleviate symptoms, but chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition that keeps coming back or never goes away completely.[2]
See Also
- Inflammation in the lungs
- Kapha (Water and Earth element) Dosha in Ayurvedic medicine
- Kapha disease
- Kapha emotion
- Pitta (Fire and Water element) Dosha in Ayurvedic medicine
- Pitta disease
- Pitta emotion