Chronic bronchitis Flashcards

1
Q

What is it characterised by?

A

Production of sputum for 3 successive months for 2 or more years

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Signs

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In large airways:
-some inflammation and fibrosis
-Hyperplasia of mucous and goblet cells
In small airways: 
-Large amounts of inflammation and fibrosis
-appearance of goblet cells
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