Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D029481
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D029481
Preferred Name

Bronchitis, Chronic

Definitions
A subcategory of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. The disease is characterized by hypersecretion of mucus accompanied by a chronic (more than 3 months in 2 consecutive years) productive cough. Infectious agents are a major cause of chronic bronchitis.
Synonyms
Chronic Bronchitis
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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