Bronchitis is an illness like a very bad cough in which your bronchial tubes become sore and infected.
He was in bed with bronchitis.
bronchitis in British English
(brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs)
noun
inflammation of the bronchial tubes, characterized by coughing, difficulty in breathing, etc, caused by infection or irritation of the respiratory tract
Derived forms
bronchitic (brɒŋˈkɪtɪk)
adjective, noun
bronchitis in American English
(brɑŋˈkaɪtɪs)
noun
an inflammation of the mucous lining of the bronchial tubes
Derived forms
bronchitic (bronˈchitic) (brɑŋˈkɪtɪk)
adjective
Word origin
broncho- + -itis
Examples of 'bronchitis' in a sentence
bronchitis
This could mean bronchitis or pneumonia.
The Sun (2017)
Large concentrations could cause problems for people with respiratory complaints such as asthma and bronchitis.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You may know it by the more familiar names of emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
The Sun (2016)
Do you have chest problems like asthma or bronchitis?
Vera Peiffer POSITIVELY FEARLESS: Breaking free of the fears that hold you back (2001)
The official cause of death was given as respiratory failure caused by chronic bronchitis and heavy drinking.
Louise Carpenter AN UNLIKELY COUNTESS: Lily Budge and the 13th Earl of Galloway (2004)
It includes diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
The Sun (2007)
Air pollution can lead to bronchitis and emphysema and can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
More people are likely to have been vulnerable to respiratory diseases such as emphysema and bronchitis as a result.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Drinking less than half a cup lowered blood pressure in those with chronic bronchitis and emphysema and let them exercise for longer.
The Sun (2015)
As the weeks followed he was also diagnosed with epilepsy, pneumonia and bronchitis.
The Sun (2007)
They cause lung cancer, emphysema and bronchitis.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Singing is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to increase lung capacity and ease the symptoms of bronchitis and emphysema.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He still has a lung condition that leaves him susceptible to bronchitis and lung infections and doctors cannot be sure what his future holds.
The Sun (2015)
All cigarette packets bear a warning along the lines that their contents can cause lung cancer, bronchitis and other chest diseases.
Shreeve, Caroline (Dr.) How to Lower High Blood Pressure (1994)
Honey has been used in medicine for centuries, not only to treat coughs and bronchitis but also to assist the healing of wounds.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Smoking Smoking causes cancer, bronchitis and narrowing of the arteries.
Leslie, Dr R D G Diabetes (1989)
Today, conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis or tuberculosis can be cured with antibiotics.
The Sun (2014)
Past wildfires have led to increases in cases of asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis and heart attacks.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It used to be called chronic bronchitis or emphysema and it is caused, almost always, by smoking.
The Sun (2015)
People who have asthma, smokers, and those who live in areas with high atmospheric pollution are the most susceptible to bronchitis andchest infections.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley Stay Well This Winter (1989)
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British English: bronchitis /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ NOUN
Bronchitis is an illness like a very bad cough which makes breathing painful.