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Chronic Bronchitis

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Common symptoms

湿啰音、两下肺纹理增粗、黏液脓性痰、反复肺不张、气短、化学性支气管炎、喘息、纤毛清除功能障碍、块状痰

The pathology of disease

Chronic bronchitis is a clinical diagnosis of productive cough for >3 months in each of 2 consecutive years, usually smoking-related, with mucus hypersecretion, airway inflammation, and risk of COPD. Treatment: smoking cessation (most important); inhaled bronchodilators (LAMA/LABA, SABA rescue); pulmonary rehab; treat exacerbations (antibiotics/steroids/oxygen); vaccines (influenza/pneumococcal); oxygen for resting hypoxemia; treat comorbidities (cardiac); avoid irritants.

Common Symptoms

Productive cough; sputum; wheeze/dyspnea; >3 months x2 years; smoking history

Causes and Pathogenesis

Smoking/pollution causes chronic airway inflammation, mucus gland hyperplasia, and airflow limitation.

Treatment

Smoking cessation; bronchodilators; rehab; treat exacerbations; vaccines; oxygen if hypoxemic

Preventive Measures

Smoking cessation; flu/pneumococcal vaccine; avoid irritants.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Pulmonology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.