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Respiratory Conditions
Condition Description Cause Manifestation Treatment Bronchitis Inflammation of mucosa of the trachea and bronchial treeAcute and Chronic Acute: viruses, bacteria, chemical irritantsChronic: cigarette smoking, air pollution, occupational hazards, repeated bronchial infections Cough, sputum, purse-lip breathing, barrel chest Acute: humidify the air, rest, cough suppressionChronic: bronchodilators, anticholinergic drugs, corticosteroids Bronchiectasis Permanent dilation and inflammation of bronchi…