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Bronchitis

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Refers specifically to a respiratory illness, not to be confused with a common cold. SlideAlthough she thought it was just a cold, her persistent cough was diagnosed as bronchitis.
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Can be 'acute' for short-term or 'chronic' for long-lasting, indicating seriousness. SlideHis chronic bronchitis is a result of smoking for many years.
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Often used with verbs like 'suffer from', 'develop', or 'be diagnosed with'. SlideAfter weeks of a bad cough, she was diagnosed with bronchitis.