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Causes
The infectious process is caused by viral agents. However, in particular cases, the
infection may be caused by bacteria, too. Such be the case, the treatment will be more
complex. Noninfectious and especially chronic forms of bronchitis occur where there is a
Complications
Unless the infectious process is arrested, and the infection spreads to the lungs,
bronchitis threats to degenerate into more complex conditions such as pneumonia , pulmonary
emphysema, pneumosclerosis, bronchiecstases, chronic respiratory insufficiency, hypoxic
encephalopathy, secondary poliglobulia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Treatment
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