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Like many disorders, bronchitis can be acute (short-term), or chronic (long-lasting). Chronic bronchitis is a problem commonly seen in smokers, whereas acute bronchitis is usually a secondary bacterial infection following a primary viral infection.

1 Symptoms

The symptoms of acute and chronic bronchitis include:

• Cough that produces mucus; a yellow-green color usually indicates a bacterial infection
• Bloody (pink, red or rust-streaked) mucus (should be evaluated by a doctor)
• Shortness of breath, worsened by activity
• Wheezing
• Fatigue
• Low-grade fever
• Chest discomfort
• Malaise

2 Acute bronchitis

• usually lasts about 10 to 11 days.
• mostly comes after a cold or infection

3 Chronic bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis is a chronic obstructive respiratory disease, where the airways are obstructed by plugs of mucus.

4 External links

Section Online medical references

• Acute bronchitis Merck Manual of Diagnosis & Therapy
• Bronchitis The Merck Manual - Second Home Edition
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease The Merck Manual - Second Home Edition
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease The Merck Manual of Geriatrics
• Lungs OnLine - Bronchitis

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BronchitisBronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning. Like many disorders, bronchitis can be acute (short-term), or chronic (long-lasting). Chronic bronchitis is a problem c