Acute bronchitis (AB) is an inflammatory process in the trachea, bronchi or bronchioles, characterized by acute course and diffuse reversible lesion, mainly of the mucous membrane. To date, there are a number of criteria for diagnosis, and treatment of this pathology. The article tells about the principles of classification, etiology, pathogenesis and the basic principles of treatment of acute bronchitis.
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