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BRONCHITIS
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People at an increased risk of developing are elderly people, the ones who smoke, people with other health complications such as heart, kidney, or liver, the ones with the weak immune systems.
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Over time, tobacco smoke can cause permanent damage to the bronchi, causing them to become inflamed.
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It is more common in winter and often develops following a cold, sore throat, or flu.
It is estimated that around 2 million people in the UK are affected by chronic bronchitis. Most are adults over the age of 50.
other symptoms include headache, sore throat, blocked or runny nose, aches, and pains, and tiredness.
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Some people may experience shortness of breath or wheezing, due to inflamed airways.
infection can be caused by either a virus or bacteria, although viral bronchitis is much more common.
In most cases, bronchitis is caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold or flu.
The virus is contained in the millions of tiny droplets that come out of the nose and mouth when someone coughs or sneezeses
Bronchitis can also be triggered by breathing in irritant substances, such as smog, chemicals in household products or tobacco smoke.
Smoking is the main cause of long-term (chronic) bronchitis, and it can affect people who inhale second-hand smoke, as well as smokers themselves.
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grain dust ,textiles and fibres, ammonia, strong acids and chlorine.