Bronchitis, a swelling of the airways in the lungs that causes coughing and mucus, can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term).
Acute bronchitis is most often caused by a viral infection, such as a cold or flu. Bacteria can also sometimes cause acute bronchitis.
Chronic bronchitis is most often more common in smokers. However, nonsmokers can also get chronic bronchitis. You may be at higher risk of getting chronic bronchitis if you:
Anger is a normal human emotion, but if it’s frequent or intense it can harm your physical and mental health and damage your relationships. Learn ways to stay calm and keep anger from escalating.
The new coronavirus causes a condition called COVID-19 or the coronavirus disease 2019. This page will be updated with the latest information about the viral infection and disease.
How do we find a way to carry our grief for our loved one and find joy in the present? This question is one that I often get asked. I am very open about the fact that I lost a son to cancer 20 years ago, and that loss has shaped me into the person and clinician I am today.
