Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is marked by a persistent cough (lasting more than three months) which is often productive of large amounts of phlegm.

What causes it? “Acute bronchitis is most commonly caused by inflammation of the airways due to infections such as the common cold, influenza, or Covid-19,” says Sharma.

Chronic bronchitis is a form of COPD. It may be caused by smoking and other exposure to chemicals. We explain the risks, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

Bronchitis in early childhood has been found to increase the risk of lung diseases in middle age according to research from the Allergy and Lung Health Unit at the University of Melbourne.

Bronchitis is usually contagious for a few days. The total time depends on the cause, ranging from 24 hours for bacterial bronchitis in children to 7 days for bronchitis caused by certain viral ...

Many children continue to experience respiratory symptoms up to 14 years after treatment for protracted bacterial bronchitis, ...

Bronchitis in kids causes symptoms such as a cough with mucus, chest congestion, and a low grade fever. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause.