Bronchitis

By Claudia Yan 9.6

1. Common and scientific name: Bronchitis

2.Often developing from a cold or other respiratory infections like influenza. In some rare cases, bronchitis is caused by bacteria. Acute bronchitis can also be caused by breathing in things that irritates the bronchial tubes such as smoke.

3.The symptoms include: -Chest Discomfort -Cough that produces mucus -Fatiuge -Fever -Shortness of breath -Wheezing

4. It can be cured by drinking plenty of water or using of an inhaler.

Bio: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002078 http://www.webmd.com/lung/tc/acute-bronchitis-topic-overview http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bronchitis/DS00031 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronchitis