1. Chronic Bronchitis: Primary Care Management - May 15, 1998 - American Academy Of Published by The American Academy of Family Physicians. http://www.aafp.org/afp/980515ap/heath.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 57/No. 10 (May 15, 1998) ... Patient Information Chronic Bronchitis: Primary Care Management JOHN M. HEATH, M.D., RUPA MONGIA, M.D., A patient information handout on chronic bronchitis , written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 2376. C hronic bronchitis is one of the principal manifestations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. About 10 million Americans are affected by some degree of COPD; it causes 40,000 deaths annually. Chronic bronchitis is a clinical diagnosis characterized by a cough productive of sputum for over three months' duration during two consecutive years and airflow obstruction. These requisites exclude more transient causes of cough associated with sputum production, such as acute bronchitis. The airflow obstruction in chronic bronchitis is caused by excessive tracheobronchial mucus production and is distinct from the anatomic findings of distal air space distention and alveolar septa destruction, which define emphysema. Cigarette smoking is the most important risk factor for the development of chronic bronchitis. Over 90 percent of patients with chronic bronchitis have a smoking history, although only 15 percent of all cigarette smokers are ultimately diagnosed with some form of obstructive airway disease.

2. Bronchitis What is bronchitis? How is it transmitted? What causes it? Learn about it here. http://www.mamashealth.com/infect/bronchitis.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Infectious Stuff Adenovirus Anthrax Avian Flu Battle the Cold ... Yellow Fever Links Email Mama What is Bronchitis? lungs What are the Symptoms? Some of the most common symptoms are: a cough, wheezing, fever , and soreness in the chest. Is Bronchitis contagious? Yes. Bronchitis is contagious. It can be spread by direct or indirect contact. What causes Bronchitis? Bronchitis may be caused by a virus, bacteria, smoking or the inhalation of chemical pollutants or dust. When the cells of the bronchial-lining tissue are irritated beyond a certain point, the tiny hairs (cilia) within them, which normally trap and eliminate pollutants, stop functioning. Consequently, the air passages become clogged by debris and irritation increases. In response, a heavy secretion of mucus develops, which causes the characteristic cough of bronchitis. Types of Bronchitis? There are two main types of bronchitis: Acute and Chronic. Acute bronchitis may follow or accompany the flu, or it may begin without having had an infection. Acute bronchitis usually lasts about 10 days. If you smoke or are around damaging fumes (such as those in certain kinds of factories), you are more likely to get acute bronchitis and to have it longer. This is because your bronchial tree is already damaged.

3. Chronic Bronchitis And Traditional Chinese Medicine In China Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs. http://www.tcmtreatment.com/images/diseases/chronic-bronchitis.htm

TCM Hospital: Chronic Bronchitis And Traditional Chinese Medicine In China The disease is a chronic inflammation of bronchi due to infection, physical and chemical irritations and allergic agents. The majority of the patients are of over middle age. It is characterized by chronic course and recurrent episodes. In some chronic cases, the disease may progress to chronic obstructive emphysema and chronic pulmonary heart disease. In TCM, this disease is related to the categories of "ke sou" (cough), "tan yin" (phlegm retention), "xiao chuan" (asthma) and so on. Main Points of Diagnosis 1. Long-term cough, sputum production and dyspnea which attack repeatedly and fluctuate are worse in autumn and winter. There may be fever, exacerbation of cough and mucopurulent sputum production, and dyspnea is more marked if acute concurrent infection is present. 2. Chronic bronchitis usually persists for many years. It can be classified into 3 stages, acute episodic stage, chronic persistent stage and clinically remissive stage. The last stage may last for a period of time and an attack may be induced by infections or catching a cold. Based on the clinical manifestations, the disease can be divided into simple chronic bronchitis and chronic asthmatic bronchitis. In the former, cough and sputum production are predominant. In the latter, in addition to the above symptoms, there are dyspnea and wheezing, indicating that the spasm of the smooth muscles of bronchi and bronchioli is an important pathogenic factor.

4. Acute Bronchitis - March 15, 1998 - American Academy Of Family Physicians A patient information article on acute bronchitis by William J. Hueston, MD. http://www.aafp.org/afp/980315ap/hueston.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 57/No. 6 (March 15, 1998) ... Patient Information Acute Bronchitis WILLIAM J. HUESTON, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina ARCH G. MAINOUS III, PH.D., University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky A patient information handout on acute bronchitis , written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 1281. Acute bronchitis is a lower respiratory tract infection that causes reversible bronchial inflammation. In up to 95 percent of cases, the cause is viral. While antibiotics are often prescribed for patients with acute bronchitis, little evidence shows that these agents provide significant symptomatic relief or shorten the course of the illness. In a few small studies, bronchodilators such as albuterol have been found to relieve some symptoms of acute bronchitis. Increased attention is being given to the role of Chlamydia species in acute bronchitis and adult-onset asthma. Studies in progress may help to clarify the importance of these organisms in acute bronchitis and to determine whether early treatment can prevent or ameliorate asthma. A cute bronchitis is one of the most common diagnoses made by primary care physicians.

5. Bronchitis - EMedicine Health bronchitis articles and information about bronchitis symptoms and ways of treatingbronchitis. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/15361-1.asp

Search September 8, 2005 Registration Healthcare Professionals You are in: Lung and Airway Bronchitis Bronchitis Overview Bronchitis generally refers to an acute inflammation of the air passages within your lungs. It occurs when your trachea (windpipe) and the large and small bronchi (airways) in your lungs become inflamed because of infection or other causes. The thin mucous lining of these airways can become irritated and swollen. The cells that make up this lining may leak fluids in response to the inflammation. Coughing is a reflex that works to clear secretions from your lungs. Often the discomfort of a severe cough leads you to seek medical treatment. Both adults and children can get bronchitis. Symptoms are similar for both. Infants usually get bronchiolitis, which involves the smaller airways and causes symptoms similar to asthma Last updated: Aug 10, 2005 Bronchitis Causes Sections Bronchitis Overview Bronchitis Causes Bronchitis Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care Exams and Tests ... Authors and Editors Dementia is not something that happens only to older people. Learn about causes and treatment options. Stress, fear, or worries can lead to severe anxiety, which can have a serious impact on your life. Do you need to seek help?

6. MedlinePlus: Bronchitis bronchitis. Overviews; bronchitis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Specific Conditions; Acute bronchitis (American Academy of Family http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bronchitis.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Bronchitis Contents of this page: Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Rehabilitation/Recovery Research ... Information from the Medical Encyclopedia Search MEDLINE/PubMed for recent research articles on Bronchitis: Acute Bronchitis Chronic Bronchitis You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Infections Lungs and Breathing Overviews Bronchitis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Diagnosis/Symptoms Blood Gases Test (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) Spirometry (National Lung Health Education Program) Rehabilitation/Recovery Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Team Approach to Improving the Quality of Life (American College of Chest Physicians) Disease Management Home Humidifiers: Soothe Your Nose, Throat and Skin (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Home Oxygen Therapy (American Association for Respiratory Care) JAMA Patient Page: Assisted Breathing (American Medical Association) - Links to PDF Specific Conditions Acute Bronchitis (American Academy of Family Physicians) Bronchiolitis Obliterans with Organizing Pneumonia (BOOP) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Bronchiolitis

7. BRONCHITIS This patient education information discusses bronchitis, it's common characteristics, the different types of bronchitis, treatment, and how smoking http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bronchitis bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. bronchitis maybe sudden (acute) and shortlived, or chronic, meaning that it lasts a http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001087.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Bronchitis Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... References Illustrations Lungs Bronchitis Lung anatomy Bronchitis and Normal Condition in Tertiary Bronchus ... COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder) Alternative names Return to top Inflammation - bronchi Definition Return to top Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be sudden (acute) and short-lived, or chronic, meaning that it lasts a long time and often recurs. To be classified as chronic, you must have a cough with mucus most days of the month for three months out of the year. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Acute bronchitis generally follows a viral respiratory infection. Initially, it affects your nose, sinuses, and throat and then spreads to the large bronchial airway passages. Sometimes, you may get what is called a secondary bacterial infection. This means that bacteria infect the airways, in addition to the virus. The already inflamed area is one in which bacteria like to grow. People at risk for acute bronchitis include: Elderly, infants, and young children

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10. Acute Bronchitis Familydoctor.org Information about acute bronchitis from the American Academy of Family Physicians. http://familydoctor.org/677.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Infections ... Common Infections Acute Bronchitis What is acute bronchitis? What causes acute bronchitis? How do people get acute bronchitis? How is acute bronchitis treated? ... How can I keep from getting acute bronchitis again? Acute Bronchitis Printer-friendly version Email this article What is acute bronchitis? Return to top What causes acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is almost always caused by viruses that attack the lining of the bronchial tree and cause infection. As your body fights back against these viruses, more swelling occurs and more mucus is made. It takes time for your body to kill the viruses and heal the damage to your bronchial tubes. In most cases, the same viruses that cause colds cause acute bronchitis. Research has shown that bacterial infection is much less common in bronchitis than we used to think. Very rarely, an infection caused by a fungus can cause acute bronchitis. Return to top How do people get acute bronchitis? If you smoke or are around damaging fumes (such as those in certain kinds of factories), you are more likely to get acute bronchitis and to have it longer. This is because your bronchial tree is already damaged. Return to top How is acute bronchitis treated?

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12. Familydoctor.org/handouts/229.html eMedicine bronchitis Article by Samuel Ong, MDAn article authored by Samuel Ong MD about acute bronchitis. Extensive detailsinclude the work up, treatment medications and follow up. http://familydoctor.org/handouts/229.html

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13. Home - American Lung Association Site , causes, treatment, and prevention of chronic bronchitis....... http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/lungchronic.html

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14. Asthma - EMedicine Health COPD is actually a group of diseases that includes not only asthma, but also chronic bronchitis and emphysema. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. EMedicine - Bronchitis : Article By Samer Qarah, MD bronchitis bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or bronchi.Bronchi are the air passages that extend from the trachea into the small http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic247.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Pulmonology Bronchitis Last Updated: March 8, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, excessive tracheobronchial mucus production, simple chronic bronchitis, chronic mucopurulent bronchitis, chronic bronchitis with obstruction, upper respiratory tract infection, URTI, flu, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, bronchopneumonia, bronchiectasis, inflammation of bronchial tubes, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, M pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, C pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, S pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, M catarrhalis, Haemophilus influenzae, H influenzae AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Samer Qarah, MD

16. Smokers More Susceptible To Illness [06/25/01] Statistics Canada analysis shows that cigarettes and tobacco products not only kill the customer, they also cause debilitating illnesses along the way, such as bronchitis, asthma and high blood pressure. http://no-smoking.org/june01/06-25-01-4.html

FIRST on the Internet for Smoking News and Documents Action on Smoking and Health A National Legal-Action Antismoking Organization Entirely Supported by Tax-Deductible Contributions Search Info About ash.org To Join ... Email Page To Comment or Read Other Members' Comments Click Here Smokers More Susceptible to Illness [06/25-4] Excerpts from: Smokers get ill sooner, study says Only half of them will reach age 65 free of diseases such as bronchitis, StatsCan warns By BRIAN LAGHI Smokers get ill sooner, study says OTTAWA Canadians who smoke not only die sooner, but a new report says half of them won't reach their golden years without suffering a chronic illness. The Statistics Canada analysis, released yesterday, found what almost every other investigation of smoking has found: that those who indulge in the habit die before those who don't. But the data, culled from the agency's continuing National Population Health Survey begun seven years ago, also indicated that smokers' quality of life in

17. EMedicine - Bronchitis Article By Samuel Ong, MD An article authored by Samuel Ong MD about acute bronchitis. Extensive details include the work up, treatment medications and follow up. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. University Of Iowa Family Practice Handbook A detailed description of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. http://indy.radiology.uiowa.edu/Providers/ClinRef/FPHandbook/Chapter03/04-3.html

19. Acute Bronchitis - March 15, 1998 - American Academy Of Family A patient information article on acute bronchitis by William J. Hueston, M.D. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. Astma Fonds - COPD Informatie over chronische bronchitis en longemfyseem, hoe er mee om te gaan, medicatie en forum voor discussie. http://www.astmafonds.nl/astmafonds/astmafonds.nsf/$_Content/A60FDF78BC799FB3C12

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