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bronchitis
[brong-kahy-tis]
noun
acute or chronic inflammation of the membrane lining of the bronchial tubes, caused by respiratory infection or exposure to bronchial irritants, as cigarette smoke.
bronchitis
/ brɒŋˈkɪtɪk, brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs /
noun
inflammation of the bronchial tubes, characterized by coughing, difficulty in breathing, etc, caused by infection or irritation of the respiratory tract
bronchitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes, often as a result of a cold or other viral infection. Smoking is also a common cause of chronic bronchitis.
Other 51Թ Forms
- bronchitic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bronchitis1
Example Sentences
Long-term exposure can result in lung inflammation, chronic bronchitis and chronic emphysema.
Prior to his death, Francis had been battling a case of bronchitis.
Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia and bronchitis for more than three weeks, has shown a "good response" to treatment, the Vatican has said.
White also was struck by a fit of inspiration when he came down with bronchitis while in the city of Chiang Mai.
He was first treated for bronchitis before being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.
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