Bronchitis (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Bronchitis Overview
- Bronchitis Causes
- Bronchitis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Bronchitis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of Bronchitis - Slideshow

- Asthma Myths Quiz - Slideshow

- Viewer Comments: Bronchitis - Length Symptoms Lasted
Synonyms and Keywords
bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, upper respiratory infection, asthma, inflammation of the bronchi, inflammation of the lungs, bronchial airways, bronchial airway narrowing, breathing passages, airways, chronic airway inflammation, allergen, wheeze, dyspnea, airway narrowing, noisy breathing, difficulty breathing, reactive airways disease, RAD, reversible airway obstruction, increased bronchial reactivity, airway inflammation, passive smoke inhalation, allergic disease, aeroallergen exposure, viral respiratory illness, airway hyperreactivity, AHR, airway remodeling, atopy, asthma triggers, nonallergic rhinitis, early allergic response, EAR, late allergic response, LAR, chest tightness, breathlessness, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, BHR, exposure to allergens, exposure to environmental irritants, exposure to viruses, exposure to cold air, allergic rhinitis, acute bronchoconstriction, airway edema, chronic mucous plug formation, hay fever, upper respiratory infection, cold, flu, bacterial pneumonia, viral pneumonia, bronchitis symptoms, symptoms of bronchitis
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Viewer Comments & Reviews
Bronchitis - Length Symptoms Lasted
How long did the symptoms of your bronchitis last? Was there anything in particular that helped with pain/symptom relief?
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Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or bronchi.
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