Simple definition of Bronchitis?

Question

A good definition not just like, "a sore throat". It has to be good enough to write in an article for health (she says put it in your own words and dont plagerize) I hate eighth grade health!

Oh, btw Thanx soooo much I really appreciate it!!!

SIMPLE definition please!

Answer 1

Definition

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs, including the windpipe or trachea and the larger air tubes of the lung that bring air in from the trachea (bronchi). Bronchitis can either be of brief duration (acute) or have a long course (chronic). Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection, but can also be caused by a bacterial infection and can heal without complications. Chronic bronchitis is a sign of serious lung disease that may be slowed but cannot be cured.

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Although acute and chronic bronchitis are both inflammations of the air passages, their causes and treatments are different. Acute bronchitis is most prevalent in winter. It usually follows a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu, and can be accompanied by a secondary bacterial infection. Acute bronchitis resolves within two weeks, although the cough may persist longer. Acute bronchitis, like any upper airway inflammatory process, can increase a person's likelihood of developing pneumonia.

Anyone can get acute bronchitis, but infants, young children, and the elderly are more likely to get the disease because people in these age groups generally have weaker immune systems. Smokers and people with heart or other lung diseases are also at higher risk of developing acute bronchitis. Individuals exposed to chemical fumes or high levels of air pollution also have a greater chance of developing acute bronchitis.

Chronic bronchitis is a major cause of disability and death in the United States. The American Lung Association estimates that about 14 million Americans suffer from the disease. Like acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of airways accompanied by coughing and spitting up of phlegm. In chronic bronchitis, these symptoms are present for at least three months in each of two consecutive years.

Chronic bronchitis is caused by inhaling bronchial irritants, especially cigarette smoke. Until recently, more men than women developed chronic bronchitis, but as the number of women who smoke has increased, so has their rate of chronic bronchitis. Because this disease progresses slowly, middle-aged and older people are more likely to be diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.

Chronic bronchitis is one of a group of diseases that fall under the name chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Other diseases in this category include emphysema and chronic asthmatic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis may progress to emphysema, or both diseases may be present together.-

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to your lungs. It causes a cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Coughing often brings up yellow or greenish mucus. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic.

Acute bronchitis is often caused by the same viruses that cause colds. It usually starts as a sore throat, runny nose or sinus infection, then spreads to your airways. It can cause a lingering dry cough, but it usually goes away on its own.

Chronic bronchitis is one type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The inflamed bronchi produce a lot of mucus. This leads to cough and difficulty getting air in and out of the lungs.

Answer 5

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Simple definition of Bronchitis?
A good definition not just like, "a sore throat". It has to be good enough to write in an article for health (she says put it in your own words and dont plagerize) I hate eighth grade health!

Oh, btw Thanx soooo much I really appreciate it!!!

Answer 6

Your windpipe separates into two different tubes to reach to your lungs, they're called bronchi (bronchi is plural, bronchus means just one). When these bronchi become inflamed, you have bronchitis. Bronchitis can either be chronic or acute. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by an infection and it only lasts for a couple of days or a couple of weeks. Chronic bronchitis doesn't go away and many smokers have it. Chronic bronchitis is incurable and treatment can help it, but people with it will have it for life.

Answer 7

The simple definition of Bronchitis is:

Inflammation of/in the lungs !!

Bronch (Bronchial tissue) = Tissues in the lungs
Itis= Inflammation

So if you ever see medical terms, always remember "Itis" added to anything means inflammation.

Answer 8

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes!
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