Cale A.

Suarez
Grade 11 STEM student in Maryhill College
Breathing is the greatest pleasure in
life.

– Giovanni Papini
According to
Chronic
Medlineplus,
Chronic bronchitis
bronchitis
is the inflammation
or swelling and
irritation of the
bronchial tubes.
These tubes are the
airways that carry
 PREVENTION
1. Stop smoking.
2. The dangers of
secondhand smoke are well
documented. ...
3. Avoid exposure to
irritants.
4. Avoiding long exposure
to air pollution from heavy
traffic may help prevent
bronchitis.
5. Stay away from others
you know have a cold or
the flu.
Detection
To diagnose chronic
bronchitis, your doctor will
look for a productive cough
that lasts at least three
months and happens
multiple times over the
course of at least two years.
Tests used to
diagnose chronic
bronchitis include
pulmonary function tests,
chest X-rays or CT scans.
Treatment
• Quitting smoking.
• Staying away from
secondhand smoke and
other lung irritants.
• Taking medicines by mouth
to open airways and help
clear away mucus.
• Taking inhaled medicines,
such
as bronchodilators and stero
ids.
• Getting oxygen from
portable containers.
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