Chronic BronchitisIn chronic bronchitis, exposure to tobacco smoke and other lung
irritants over time can lead to inflammation in the airways that deliver air
into the lungs (bronchial tubes). As a result, the airways produce more mucus
than they would normally. Inflammation and extra mucus reduce air flow and
cause coughing. Mucus production and inflammation over many years may lead to
progressive and permanent lung damage. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerR. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Toxicology Current as ofMarch 25, 2017 Current as of:
March 25, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Toxicology |
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