Number Eight: Chronic Bronchitis
If the illness has reached a chronic stage, it becomes incurable. However, symptoms can be reduced by eliminating bronchial triggers from the environment. These triggers mainly include cigarette smoke, fumes, dust, pet dander, and aggressive odors. …show more content…
This is because our lungs are equipped with a series of tiny, hair-like structures, which help to remove microscopic debris and mucus from the lungs. Over time, smoking will irreversibly damage these little helpers, and eventually rid the lungs of them completely. Without these little hairs, the lungs are much more vulnerable to irritants.
Number Six: It Can Be Deadly
If left untreated, this normally mild disease can become life-threatening. In the year 1987, a mass total of 78,000 disease-related deaths were reported. Of these deaths, bronchitis was considered to be the number one killer.
Number Five: The Annual Rates
In the United States, the onset of bronchitis has become a largely growing issue. It is estimated that 14 million new cases of the illness are reported (and most often cured) with each passing year.
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