Chronic Bronchitis

A subcategory of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. The disease is characterized by hypersecretion of mucus accompanied by a chronic (more than 3 months in 2 consecutive years) productive cough. Infectious agents are a major cause of chronic bronchitis.

Also Known As:

Bronchitis, Chronic

Infections: 539155
- Respiratory Tract Infections: 14475
  - Bronchitis: 4576
    - Chronic Bronchitis: 3793
Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6273
- Lung Diseases: 22701
  - Obstructive Lung Diseases: 1751
    - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 41750
      - Chronic Bronchitis: 3793
    - Bronchitis: 4576
      - Chronic Bronchitis: 3793
- Respiratory Tract Infections: 14475
  - Bronchitis: 4576
    - Chronic Bronchitis: 3793
- Bronchial Diseases: 170
  - Bronchitis: 4576
    - Chronic Bronchitis: 3793
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Pathologic Processes: 10385
  - Disease Attributes: 18
    - Chronic Disease: 26704
      - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 41750
        Chronic Bronchitis: 3793

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