Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often caused by smoking, secondhand smoke, weakened immune systems, or GERD. Symptoms include coughing, mucus production, shortness of breath, and fatigue, with diagnosis typically involving lung examinations and tests like chest x-rays. Preventable measures include avoiding tobacco smoke, getting vaccines, and practicing good hygiene.

2. Bronchitis is inflammation or swelling of the
bronchial tubes (bronchi), the air passages between
the nose and the lungs. More specifically, bronchitis
is when the lining of the bronchial tubes becomes
inflamed or infected.

3.  Smokers - A study carried out by researchers at
the COPD Program at Lovelace Respiratory
Research Institute in Albuquerque found that
smoking was associated with the overproduction
of mucus that causes bronchitis.
 People who are exposed to a lot of secondhand
smoke
 People with weakened immune systems
 People with gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD)

4. • Inflammation or swelling of the bronchi
• Coughing
• Production of clear, white, yellow, grey, or green
mucus (sputum)
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Fatigue
• Fever and chills

5. There are several tests that are used
to diagnose bronchitis. If a doctor
hears wheezing or abnormal sounds
when listening to your lungs with a
stethoscope, he or she will often
order chest X-rays. A pulmonary lung
function test using a device called a
spirometer may be employed to
check for asthma or emphysema.

6. Bronchitis is a somewhat preventable disease. Prevention
methods include:
 Avoiding tobacco smoke and exposure to second hand smoke
 Quitting smoking
 Avoiding people who are sick with colds or the flu
 Getting a yearly flu vaccine
 Getting a pneumonia vaccine (especially for those over 60
years of age)
 Washing hands regularly