An acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (AECB) is characterized by increased sputum volume, increased sputum purulence, worsening dyspnea, cough and increased sputum tenacity. [1, 101] The first ...

Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis can be triggered by air pollutants, allergens, irritants (e.g., dust, cigarette smoke), temperature changes and infectious agents (viral and bacterial ...

Figure 1. Etiology of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. The infectious causes, including Gm + and Gm − bacteria, respiratory viruses and atypical bacteria, as well as noninfectious causes of ...

Acute bronchitis, the infectious form of which affects most people with the disease, is only very rarely fatal. Chronic bronchitis, however, can slowly destroy lung function and may become life ...

Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine Short-course Fluoroquinolones in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis ...

Chronic cough is a common but often misdiagnosed symptom, requiring thorough evaluation for underlying respiratory or systemic issues.

Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the disease's burden varies significantly by state.

Digital inhalers may help predict impending acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The study ...

Digital inhalers may help predict impending acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal ...

According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global pulmonary drug delivery system market is ...

Digital inhalers may help predict impending acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The study is published in the May 2025 issue of Chronic ...

Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the disease's burden varies significantly by state. Understanding this variation could ...