📋Overview
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to the lungs. It is commonly classified into acute bronchitis, which is usually caused by infections and resolves within weeks, and chronic bronchitis, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by persistent cough and mucus production lasting at least three months over two consecutive years.
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