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Is it asthma, bronchitis, or both?

Learn the differences between asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, their symptoms, and treatments. Get insights on managing overlapping symptoms of these lung conditions.
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes chronic bronchitis? Is there a cure? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the tubes that carry air to and from the lungs (bronchial tubes). Symptoms include ...
ALTON — Coughing occasionally during the course of a day is normal. But if it lasts for several days, there’s a good chance it could be bronchitis, which is inflammation of the breathing airways known ...
An irritating cough that just won’t go away is easy to dismiss as a mild inconvenience like a cold or flu, but in some cases, it can be a sign of different conditions. “One of the most common causes ...
Different types of coughs and accompanying symptoms might give an indication of what might be causing it.
These findings add further support to the current recommendation, which is not to give antibiotics to people with acute bronchitis who are generally healthy and not at high risk for severe illness, ...
Coughing is a reflex that typically serves as a defense mechanism to clear the airways of irritants or secretions. (Fun fact: Coughs can propel air and particles out of the lungs and throat at speeds ...
City doctors have reported an unusual spike of 25 to 30 per cent in viral bronchitis cases across Ahmedabad in early February ...
Hospitals report a surge in cold, cough, and bronchitis cases, particularly among children, fueled by cold waves and rising pollution. Experts highlight prolonged coughs due to post-viral infections ...