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Bronchitis Definition
Common names:
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Bronchial Infection
  • Bronchial Tube Infection
  • Bronchitis
  • Infected Bronchial Tubes
A person with bronchitis has swelling and irritation of the air passageways in the lungs.

The inside surface of the passageways become swollen and produce mucus. The combination of swelling and mucus narrows the passageway, which can reduce airflow.
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Last Updated: Dec 26, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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