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: 526564
- Respiratory Tract Infections: 14082
  - Bronchitis: 4511
    - Chronic Bronchitis: 3771
Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6015
- Lung Diseases: 22246
  - Obstructive Lung Diseases: 1731
    - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 40532
      - Chronic Bronchitis: 3771
    - Bronchitis: 4511
      - Chronic Bronchitis: 3771
- Respiratory Tract Infections: 14082
  - Bronchitis: 4511
    - Chronic Bronchitis: 3771
- Bronchial Diseases: 169
  - Bronchitis: 4511
    - Chronic Bronchitis: 3771
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Pathologic Processes: 10023
  - Disease Attributes: 18
    - Chronic Disease: 25762
      - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 40532
        Chronic Bronchitis: 3771

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