Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi and may specifically refer to: An abscess on the skin, showing the redness and swelling characteristic of inflammation. ... A bronchus (plural bronchi, adjective bronchial) is a caliber of airways in the the respiratory tract that conducts air into the lungs. ...
Acute bronchitis, caused by viruses or bacteria and lasting several days or weeks
Chronic bronchitis, a persistent, productive cough lasting at least three months in two consecutive years.
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Bronchitis is inflammation of the large airways that branch off the trachea (bronchi), usually caused by infection but sometimes caused by irritation from a gas or particle.
People with acutebronchitis, especially those who have a fever, should rest and drink enough fluid to keep their urine pale (except on arising from sleep, when urine is usually darker).
Antibiotics are used to treat acutebronchitis that appears to be caused by a bacterial infection and may be given as a precaution to people with underlying lung disease, even when there is no evidence of bacterial infection.