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Infection and swelling of bronchial tubes that carry oxygen to your lungs, is termed as bronchtiis. It can be acute and chronic.

Symptoms which will develop with bronchitis include:
•Fever
•Chills
•Bodyache
•Runny nose
•A sore throat
•Fatigue
•Cough, containing mucus which could be clear, white, green, or yellow
•Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
•Congestion of chest
•Breathing sounds such as wheezing or whistling

You stand a higher risk of developing bronchitis if:
•There is weakening of your immune system as seen in babies, young children, or older people
•You have a smoking history or staying with a smoker.
•You are amidst substances irritating your lungs (chemical fumes, dust)
•You reside or travel to a polluted area

Bronchitis can be prevented by:
•Avoiding smoking, both active and passive
•Getting immunised with the flu and pertussis vaccine
•Regularly washing your hands
•Using a mask when you are around lung irritants
•Avoiding close contact from individuals with cold or flu-like symptoms
•Not touching your face often
•Covering mouth and nose while sneezing and coughing

Complications with bronchitis are rare. Pneumonia is one of the complications.