7 Most Common Respiratory Diseases – Symptoms and Treatment
By
The Captain
May 23, 2020
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is part of the COPD group and it is usually characterized by a chronic cough. It is a long-lasting condition, frequently affecting smokers.
Symptoms: Cough, production of mucus (sputum), chest discomfort, fatigue.
These symptoms can also be observed in the cases of acute bronchitis but unlike the ones for chronic bronchitis, which lasts at least three months, these usually improve in about a week.
Treatment: Since chronic bronchitis is a form of COPD, it has a similar treatment. Read all about the Things That Happen to Your Body When You Quit Smoking!
