Chronic bronchitis leads to excessive mucous
Chronic bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi
Mucous is produced with chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic bronchitis has a productive cough with mucous
Smoking is a major risk factor for chronic bronchitis
COPD causes air to be trapped in the lungs
The maximum amount of air decreases that can be exhaled
Air passageways become narrower, causing a wheezing sound
Chronic bronchitis can lead to cyanosis or blue colored skin
Chronic bronchitis can cause right sided heart failure
Blood pressure in the lungs can increase, causing more stress in right side of heart
COPD takes years to develop
