A subcategory of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. The disease is characterized by hypersecretion of mucus accompanied by a chronic (more than 3 months in 2 consecutive years) productive cough. Infectious agents are a major cause of chronic bronchitis.

Synonyms: Bronchitis, Chronic Chronic Bronchitis

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Term information

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2002

BRONCHITIS is also available

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D029481

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