Bronchitis

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Bronchitis is inflammation and irritation of the airways (bronchial tubes) of the lungs. Symptoms include a persistent cough that often produces mucus (sputum), fever, mild wheezing, and chest pain.

Bronchitis is usually caused by infection from a virus (less commonly with bacteria or a fungus). It can also develop after exposure to chemicals or air pollution, including tobacco smoke.

There are two types of bronchitis.

  • Acute bronchitis develops suddenly. It generally lasts less than 2 to 3 weeks. Most healthy people who develop bronchitis get better without any complications.
  • Chronic bronchitis recurs and becomes long-term (chronic), especially in people who smoke. A cough that produces too much sputum and is present most days during a 3-month period for at least 2 years in a row suggests chronic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Doctors

Listed below are Signature Medical Group physicians who diagnose and treat this condition.

Amy E. Brose, MD

Amy E. Brose

Kansas City, MO

  • Family Medicine

Hamsa N. Subramanian, MD

Hamsa N. Subramanian

St. Louis, MO

  • Allergy and Immunology

Marsha K. Vedova, MD

Marsha K. Vedova

Arnold, MO

  • Pediatrics

Peter M. Bess, MD

Peter M. Bess

Arnold, MO

  • Pediatrics

Thomas D. Kelley III, MD, MS, FAAFP

Thomas D. Kelley III

Kansas City, MO

  • Family Medicine

Emily J. Lott, MD

Emily J. Lott

Kansas City, MO

  • Family Medicine
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Locations

Signature Rheumatology

Signature Rheumatology
16216 Baxter Rd.
Suite 390
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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314-270-0365

Barry Pointe Family Care

Barry Pointe Family Care
9151 NE 81st Terrace
Suite 105
Kansas City, MO 64158
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816-994-8787

Signature Allergy & Immunology

Signature Allergy & Immunology
425 North New Ballas
Suite 203
St. Louis, MO 63141
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314-872-3104

Jefferson Pediatrics

Jefferson Pediatrics
1765 Old State Route 21
Arnold, MO 63010
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636-296-4466