Chronic bronchitis is diagnosed when you have an ongoing, productive cough. While it isn’t deadly, the severity of your chronic bronchitis can depend on your treatment and emergency care. Chronic ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an ongoing group of lung conditions that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is the result of damaged lung tissue, which leads to ...

There’s no cure for chronic bronchitis, but treatment can help you manage symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Bronchitis occurs when your airways become inflamed, making it difficult for ...

Smokers with chronic bronchitis are prone to bacterial infections and face a high risk of developing a more debilitating form of airway inflammation known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...