Bronchitis is a common condition in which the lungs become inflamed. The name stems from the destination of the condition which exists within the bronchial tubes. Bronchitis usually is nothing to worry about and presents itself as the common cold with typical signs and symptoms being: coughing, wheezing, dyspnea, chest congestion, mucus discharge, sore throat, chills, and fever. Chronic bronchitis, compared to acute bronchitis, is usually developed through smoking, worsens over time, and can develop into more serious conditions.
