What Is Bronchitis?

Bronchitis is a respiratory disease in which the mucus membrane in the lungs. At our local Urgent Care Clinic in Oklahoma City we have seen many different forms and causes of Bronchitis.

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic.

Often developing from a cold or other respiratory infection, acute bronchitis is very common. Chronic bronchitis, a more serious condition, is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often due to smoking.

Acute bronchitis usually improves within a few days without lasting effects, although you may continue to cough for weeks. However, if you have repeated bouts of bronchitis, you may have chronic bronchitis, which requires medical attention. Chronic bronchitis is one of the conditions included in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Don’t delay – please visit our walk in Urgent Care Clinic in North Oklahoma City and meet with one of our Health Care Providers as soon as possible. 

Urgent Care Services NW OKC

Charter Immediate Care Clinic

NE CORNER OF MAY & BRITTON (IN THE LUBY’S SHOPPING CENTER)

9402 N. May Ave

Oklahoma City OK 73120

(405) 755-8000