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Trachea, Bronchi
MEDOP 230- Pulmonology: Trachea, Bronci, and Bronchiole Diseases
Term | Definition | Note |
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Asthma | Hyperreactivity of the bronchi or bronchioles to an allergen or inhaled substances. | •Causes inflammation, excess mucus production, and bronchospasm. •Prolonged, life-threatening asthma attack is status asthmaticus. |
Bronchitis | Acute or chronic infection or inflammation of the bronchi. | •Acute bronchitis is due to infection. •Chronic infection is due to smoking or pollution. |
Bronchiectasis | Permanent enlargement and loss of elasticity in the bronchioles; allows secretions to accumulate. | |
Reactive airway disease | Blanket term for conditions with reversible airway narrowing and wheezing. |