Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD Key Takeaways Asthmatic bronchitis occurs when someone with asthma develops acute ...

Bronchiolitis often affects infants under 2 and is usually caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Bronchitis can happen at any age and involves inflammation due to viral infections like ...

• Infection (usually viral) of respiratory bronchial tree with transient inflammatory changes, bronchial edema, and mucus formation leading to symptoms of airway obstruction • Viruses are the most ...

Winter is prime time for the coughing, phlegm, fatigue, and general unpleasantness of acute bronchitis. Viruses are by far the most common cause of the illness, which typically goes away in a week or ...

Q: A very close friend of mine has a bad case of bronchitis. Warm weather seems to help, but it's not a cure. Is there anything that can help? -- J.B., Monroe Township, N.J. A: The bronchi are the ...

Pneumonia is one condition that’s commonly mistaken for bronchitis, as it can be particularly tricky to tell the difference between the two. Both bronchitis and pneumonia are conditions that involve ...

Adventitious breath sounds are abnormal sounds resulting from unusual airflow through the lungs. They can be due to conditions, such as asthma or bronchitis. Anything that changes the normal airflow ...

When common allergies progress beyond typical symptoms, they can develop into more serious respiratory conditions requiring medical intervention. Allergic bronchitis represents a concerning ...

A “chest cold” is a common term for acute bronchitis. It causes the lung’s airways to swell and produce mucus, which leads to a cough. It can also include symptoms like headache and fatigue. A chest ...