Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs that causes coughing. It usually begins as an infection in the nose, ears, throat, or sinuses before making its way down to the bronchi. Symptoms include coughing up sputum, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain, and the condition can be either acute or chronic.
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ICD-10 ChapterX: Diseases of the Respiratory System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Bronchitis
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Bronchodilator therapy is standard symptomatic treatment for bronchitis.
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the respiratory system
2. Wikipedia: Bronchitis
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These viruses may be spread through the air when people cough or by direct contact.
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