Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
Did you know?
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
Did you know?
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
Did you know?
It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.
Did you know?
In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
Changes position of the polar jet stream
The oceans continue to absorb most of the excess energy trapped by greenhouse gases
