Bronchitis
Definition Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchi. It may developsuddenly, following a head cold (acute bronchitis), or it may persist orreturn regularly for many years, causing progressive degeneration of thebronchi and lungs (chronic bronchitis). Certain people are more susceptiblethan....

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Acute Care Ms. A. McCray July 13, 2007 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronc....

Emphysema
Emphysema is not curable, but it can be treated. Those who have it can be helped to live with it. It is a destructive disease for thousands of Americans and their families. Over 1100 people die of it as a major cause each year. It is believed that emphysema often is a late effect of chronic infectio....

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