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Bronchitis

PulmonologyFamily MedicineEssential

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, classified as acute (usually viral and self-limiting) or chronic (persistent mucus-producing cough recurring over successive years).

Korean

기관지염

기관지 점막의 염증; 급성(주로 바이러스성)과 만성(반복적 기침·객담)으로 분류.

French

Bronchite

Inflammation des bronches ; aiguë (généralement virale) ou chronique (toux productive persistante et récidivante).

Word parts

  • bronch/oRoot(Greek) Bronchial tube
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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