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One of the most common symptoms that signifies chronic bronchitis is coughing for long periods of time (Months and even years). Coughing up mucus, wheezing/crackling sounds while breathing, swollen feet, and even heart failure are all symptoms of chronic bronchitis.

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Multiple factors can contribute to chronic bronchitis, the main cause being cigarette smoking. However, someone can also get chronic bronchitis due to poor air quality. Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine is also harmful and may increase chances of being diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.

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These are possible ways you can possibly treat chronic bronchitis (it can't be cured):

- Stop smoking
- Stay away from smokers
- Taking medicine by your mouth (oral)
- Taking inhaled medicines
- Receiving oxygen from containers
- Lung surgery
- Humidify the air

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-Usually does not cause any permanent breathing difficulties or long term issues but if it does it could lead to long-term disability and an early death
-From one to three weeks you might experience weight loss, weakness in lower muscles, and swelling in your ankles feet, or legs.
- Your lungs will be affected if you have COPD and possibly your brain.

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- Elderly people usually suffer from this disease more than younger. Usually people aging from 40-80.
- Chronic bronchitis significantly shortens life spans (the amount varies based on age, preexisting heath conditions, and the stage of illness)