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Bronchitis : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Viral respiratory infection

Causes Overview Articles

Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis generally follows a viral respiratory infection. At first, it affects your nose, sinuses, and throat and then spreads to the lungs.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 24, 2008
Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis usually begins with the symptoms of a cold, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and dry cough. However, the cough soon becomes deep and painful.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Bronchitis
Initial diagnosis of bronchitis is based on observing the patient's symptoms and health history. The physician will listen to the patient's chest with a stethoscope for specific sounds that indicate lung inflammation, such as moist rales and crack...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Air Pollution Can Break Your Heart
Most people know air pollution can hurt your lungs and make it tough to breathe. But a growing body of research shows air pollution can be as bad or worse for your heart.
Source:StayWell
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