Bronchitis causes inflammation of bronchial tubes, leading to mucus production. Acute bronchitis typically lasts 2-6 weeks and is usually viral. Chronic bronchitis requires daily mucus-producing cough for 3 months. Symptoms include cough, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
COPD affects 16 million Americans, with many cases going unreported. Both conditions are part of COPD category with no known cure. Smoking is a significant cause in many cases
Chronic bronchitis is inflammation of bronchial tubes causing mucus buildup. Affects about 10 million people, mostly aged 44-65. Three-quarters of COPD patients have chronic bronchitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of airways in lungs. Acute bronchitis lasts 3-10 days, usually viral. Chronic bronchitis lasts 3 months+ in 2 years. Chronic bronchitis is not contagious
Bronchitis can be acute (10-14 days) or chronic (lifelong). Acute bronchitis causes cough after cold/flu, lasting 10-14 days. Chronic bronchitis is incurable, causing persistent coughing. Common symptoms include fatigue, cough, runny nose, and fever
Inflammation of lung bronchi causing coughing. Usually starts as viral infection in nose, ears, throat or sinuses. Cough lasts 10-3 weeks, sometimes up to 6 weeks. Affects 5% of adults and 6% of children yearly. Most common type, treated with rest, paracetamol and NSAIDs