Definitions for bronchitis
brɒŋˈkaɪ tɪsbron·chi·tis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. bronchitisnoun

   inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bronchitisnoun

   An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

2. bronchitisnoun

   An occurrence of, a case (patient) of, or a type of bronchitis.

3. Etymology: bronchus, from βρόγχος + -itis.

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1. Bronchitis

   Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs that causes coughing. Bronchitis usually begins as an infection in the nose, ears, throat, or sinuses. The infection then makes its way down to the bronchi. Symptoms include coughing up sputum, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic.Acute bronchitis usually has a cough that lasts around three weeks, and is also known as a chest cold. In more than 90% of cases the cause is a viral infection. These viruses may be spread through the air when people cough or by direct contact. A small number of cases are caused by a bacterial infection such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Bordetella pertussis. Risk factors include exposure to tobacco smoke, dust, and other air pollution. Treatment of acute bronchitis typically involves rest, paracetamol (acetaminophen), and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help with the fever.Chronic bronchitis is defined as a productive cough – one that produces sputum – that lasts for three months or more per year for at least two years. Many people with chronic bronchitis also have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tobacco smoking is the most common cause, with a number of other factors such as air pollution and genetics playing a smaller role. Treatments include quitting smoking, vaccinations, rehabilitation, and often inhaled bronchodilators and steroids. Some people may benefit from long-term oxygen therapy.Acute bronchitis is one of the more common diseases. About 5% of adults and 6% of children have at least one episode a year. Acute bronchitis is the most common type of bronchitis. By contrast in the United States, in 2018, 9.3 million people were diagnosed with the less common chronic bronchitis.

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1. bronchitis

   Bronchitis is a respiratory condition where there is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to the lungs. This inflammation causes increased mucus production and other changes. Symptoms typically include coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and fatigue. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic, with the acute form usually resolving on its own and the chronic form lasting for long periods and often recurring. Common causes include viral infections, bacteria, and exposure to tobacco smoke or other irritants.

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1. Bronchitisnoun

   inflammation, acute or chronic, of the bronchial tubes or any part of them

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1. Bronchitis

   Inflammation of the large airways in the lung including any part of the BRONCHI, from the PRIMARY BRONCHI to the TERTIARY BRONCHI.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bronchitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bronchitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of bronchitis in a Sentence

1. Cynthia Sass:

   Eating apples specifically has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and respiratory problems, including asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

2. Julien Pinot:

   The media do not care that Gasquet has an injection. When (2013 Tour champion Chris) Froome had (corticoids) treatment for his bronchitis last year it caused a stir, thibaut has had bronchitis for four days, he's being treated with plants.

3. Piet Chielens:

   A lot of the effects did not kill you but they were lasting. You have chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, the veterans of the war took it with them to their graves.

4. Zainab Khan:

   I am personally suffering an eye infection and skin allergies due to smog, my classmates also suffered bronchitis, lung infections and other smog related diseases. The government must show seriousness to resolve this problem.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=bronchitis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bronchitis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronchitis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchitis