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Acute Bronchitis Risk Factors
Acute bronchitis isinflammation of the main airways to the lungs called the bronchi. It is usually caused by an infection. Symptomsof acute bronchitis may last several weeks.
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Bronchitis - acute
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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