“Bronchitis refers to the inflammation of the airway passages that transport oxygen to and from the lungs,” says Dr Bhatia. The condition can manifest as either acute or chronic bronchitis.

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 ...

Acute and chronic bronchitis may have similar symptoms to lung cancer. These can include a cough, mucus that might have a small amount of blood, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

An acute cough may result from a common cold or other infection. It usually lasts up to 3 weeks but can linger. A chronic cough lasts 8 weeks or more and may be a sign of a lung disease or ...

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 ...