Bronchitis Complications
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Bronchiolitis is swelling and mucus buildup in the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles), usually due to a viral infection.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Bronchiolitis usually affects children under the age of 2, with a peak age of 3 - 6 months. It is a common, and sometimes severe illness.
- Adenovirus
Influenza Parainfluenza
The virus is transmitted from person to...
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Chronic bronchitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchitis - chronic Treatment There is no cure for chronic bronchitis. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and prevent... Read more »
Acute Bronchitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent all cases of acute bronchitis. However, the risk of bronchitis and complications can be reduced by not smoking,... Read more »
Chronic Asthmatic Bronchitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Chronic asthmatic bronchitis refers to an underlying asthmatic problem in patients in whom the asthma has become so persistent that clinically... Read more »
Acute bronchitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchitis - acute Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms. In otherwise healthy people, antibiotics should only be... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Complications
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Colds rarely cause serious complications. In about 1% of cases, a cold can lead to other complications, such as sinus or ear infections. It can also... Read more »
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