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Bronchitis

Definition

• Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (air passages of the lungs consisting of muscle tissue lined with mucous membranes). Chronic bronchitis is defined by the presence of a mucus-producing cough most days of the month, three months of a year for two successive years without other underlying disease to explain the cough.

Additional Information

Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is a short-term condition that usually resolves itself and is not uncommon after a cold or single exposure to a respiratory irritant.

Chronic bronchitis is one of three forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the other two being emphysema and and certain forms of asthma. Chronic bronchitis is usually associated with smoking. Certain occupations that involve irritating dust or fumes put workers at higher risk. The American Lung Association lists coal miners, grain handlers, metal molders, and other workers exposed to dust as being at a higher risk for chronic bronchitis. Workers in such professions should use appropriate protective measures such as respirators and they should avoid tobacco smoke.

Books Available

• "The Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema Handbook", Paperback, 318 pages, 2000. Estimated price $12.71. Info and/or order .
• "Bronchitis Treatment in Plain English: The Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Chronic Bronchitis", Paperback, 66 pages, 1998. Estimated price $12.95. Info and/or order.
• "Coping with COPD: Understanding, Treating, and Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease", Paperback, 256 pages, 2003. Estimated price $12.78. Info and/or order.

MSDS Relevance Bronchitis almost always appears on an MSDS as a symptom of inhalation. When working with respiratory irritants, you should always use administrative and engineering controls to reduce workplace risk. If those measures are insufficient, then all potentially exposed worker should also use respirators. Further Reading The American Lung Association Chronic Bronchitis Page. Acute bronchitis at FamilyDoctor.org. The Mayo Clinic has a multipage article on bronchitis. McKinley Health Center at UIUC has a summary of bronchitis. See also: asthma, emphysema, respiratory Additional definitions from Google and OneLook.

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