bronchitis
noun
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The bronchial tubes carry air into the tiny branches and smaller cells of the lungs. In bronchitis, the tubes become sore and you develop a deep cough. Bronchitis caused by bacteria can be treated with antibiotics, but there's no drug treatment for the more common kind caused by a virus. A bout of bronchitis may involve a couple of weeks of coughing (with no laughing allowed), weakness, and loss of energy and interest in doing things. Apart from that, bronchitis is rarely serious—at least if it doesn't progress to pneumonia.
Examples of bronchitis in a Sentence
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Viral bronchitis can lead to greater risks and complications for those over 65, such as pneumonia.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 July 2025
It's widely regarded as safe over-the-counter cold medicine in countries that it's approved in, helping treat coughs and bronchitis by thinning and clearing mucus from airways.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
According to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department, extended exposure to elevated ozone levels can exacerbate conditions such as asthma and bronchitis, and may cause chest pain, coughing, and throat irritation.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Bronchitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchitis. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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