Older people are at higher risk of bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is often caused by the same viruses that cause colds and usually gets better over time. Smoking is the most common cause of chronic bronchitis, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can be treated but not cured. Women are more than twice as likely to get chronic bronchitis as men.
Bronchitis - This website has many links to up-to-date and accurate health information about bronchitis, including multimedia tools, research, and more.
What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? - This publication provides in-depth information on how the lungs work, and how chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, and COPD can affect lung health. It also provides information on treatment and research information.
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Office on Women's Health
in the
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
at the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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