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Bronchitis, Chronic
Medical Definition: | 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. |
Guide Notes: | BRONCHITIS is also available |
Previously Indexed: | Bronchitis (1965-2001) |
Bronchitis, Chronic Medical Definitions and Terms
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