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What is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the large breathing tubes (bronchi) in the lungs. It is a common respiratory disease that causes coughing, difficulty in breathing, discharge of mucus, and pain in the chest. An acute form of bronchitis is caused by viral agents like cold, or influenza. Acute bronchitis can turn chronic if one gets repeated attacks of acute bronchitis. Symptoms of Bronchitis The symptoms of bronchitis include: Runny and stuffy nose Shortness of breath Feeling unwell Fever and chills Muscle aches Wheezing or whistling sound while breathing Blocked nose Headache and body aches Frequent chest or lung infections Causes of Bronchitis Common causes of bronchitis include: Virus Bacterial infection Weak immunity Genetics Environmental factors Seasonal changes Exposure to chemicals
