Chronic bronchitis causes inflammation and scarring of the airways causing thick mucus to form in them. Over time, the mucus plugs up the airways, causing symptoms of chronic bronchitis.
Chronic Bronchitis
From Deborah Leader, RN, About.com
Updated September 05, 2008
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