Chronic Bronchitis
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Chronic Bronchitis Risk Factors
Risk factors for chronic
bronchitis
include:
Elderly
Alcoholism
Asthma
Chronic
allergies
Congenital
lung disease
Crowded living conditions
Repeated exposure to irritating fumes, chemical, minerals, or dust:
Pneumoconiosis
Black lung
Silicosis
Asbestosis
Exposure to
tuberculosis
GERD
or
reflux esophagitis
Obesity
Sickle cell anemia
Smoking
Tracheostomy
The surgical creation of an opening in the trachea to allow breathing
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Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms
Related Topics:
Acute bronchitis
Asthma
COPD
Cough
Difficulty breathing
Occupational lung disease
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Jun 29, 2008
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Chronic Bronchitis References:
Brunton S, Carmichael BP, Colgan R, Feeney AS, Fendrick AM, Quintiliani R, Scott G. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: a primary care consensus guideline. Am J Manag Care. 2004 Oct;10(10):689-96.
Martinez FJ, Anzueto A. Appropriate outpatient treatment of acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. Am J Med. 2005 Jul;118(Suppl 7A):39S-44S.
Panpanich R, Lerttrakarnnon P, Laopaiboon M. Azithromycin for acute lower respiratory tract infections. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004 Oct 18;(4):CD001954.
Schmier JK, Halpern MT, Higashi MK, Bakst A. The quality of life impact of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB): a literature review. Qual Life Res. 2005 Mar;14(2):329-47.
