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Respiratory System: Chronic Bronchitis

Respiratory System: Chronic Bronchitis. by: Jackie Mercado. What It is. Chronic Bronchitis is a disease that happens in the respiratory system. Its an inflammation of the bronchi that accrue in the lungs. It is known for a persistent cough. Its one of the common lung diseases.

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Respiratory System: Chronic Bronchitis

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  1. Respiratory System: Chronic Bronchitis by: Jackie Mercado

  2. What It is • Chronic Bronchitis is a disease that happens in the respiratory system. • Its an inflammation of the bronchi that accrue in the lungs. • It is known for a persistent cough. • Its one of the common lung diseases.

  3. How You Get it • The most common cause is Smocking • Second hand smoke • Air pollution • Gases • Chemical fumes can also risk you to get chronic bronchitis.

  4. What Happens to the system and does the body try to fix itself? • It effects the system • The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide don’t happen because of some thing blocking it .

  5. What medications can you take and is it curable ? • Yes, it is curable . • You can ask a caregiver to get you an: inhaler,antiboitics,steroids medicine and or you might need more oxygen.

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