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Alternate Names : Inflammation - Bronchi

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Bronchitis Complications

Pneumonia can develop from either acute or chronic bronchitis. If you have chronic bronchitis, you are susceptible to recurrent upper respiratory infections. You may also develop:

Right-sided heart failure or cor pulmonale
Emphysema
Pulmonary hypertension

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• Bronchitis Symptoms & Signs
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• Bronchitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Diseases & Conditions

• Acute Bronchitis
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Cor Pulmonale
• Emphysema
• Right-Sided Heart Failure

Other Topics

• Cough
• Respiratory

Review Date : 11/10/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Thomas A. Owens, M.D., Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/07/2002).

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