The most prominent symptom of bronchitis is a cough.
The most prominent symptom is a persistent cough.
Oftentimes, youll notice mucus when you cough.
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Causes
Bronchitis is because of inflammation in the bronchial tubes.
Is Bronchitis Genetic?
There is also a genetic component to chronic bronchitis.
Smokers are more likely to develop chronic bronchitis if someone else in their family has a lung condition.
This could help you get over the infection before it causes bronchitis.
Unfortunately, since bronchitis is often due to viral infections, antibiotics will not help treat or prevent it.
Since 75% of cases of chronic bronchitis are associated with smoking, this will dramatically reduce your risk.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Preventing and treating bronchitis.
