Acute bronchitis pathophysiology

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Pathophysiology

• The causative agent, either viruses or bacteria transmitted via airways to the large and medium size airways tract.
• Following transmission, the bug starts to inoculate the tracheobronchial epithelium.
• This process leads to inflammation, thickening, and increased mucus production in the airways as shown in figure-1.

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