bronchitis

Meanings

• Noun

  A respiratory condition in which the bronchial tubes become inflamed, causing coughing, production of mucus, and difficulty breathing.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bronchitis
bronchiolitis , cholitis , nephritis

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Variants

List of all variants of bronchitis that leads to same result
bronchitic , bronchitides , bronchitis , bronchitises

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Etymology

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From the Greek 'bronkhos' meaning windpipe and 'itis' meaning inflammation.

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Trivia

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1. Bronchitis is most commonly diagnosed in the winter months.

2. Smoking is a major risk factor for developing bronchitis.

3. Acute bronchitis typically lasts for a few days to a few weeks, while chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asthma: Bronchitis and asthma are related respiratory conditions, as both involve inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Bronchitis is a common cause of COPD, a progressive lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe.

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Culture

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Bronchitis is a common respiratory condition that can be caused by various factors, including viruses, bacteria, and pollution. It is often associated with coughing and chest discomfort. In literature, bronchitis has been depicted in works such as George Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' and Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'.

How to Memorize "bronchitis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the bronchial tubes being inflamed, causing difficulty in breathing and coughing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bronchitis' with coughing and chest discomfort.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Breathe In, Cough Out' to remember the condition's name.

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