bronchitis
/brɑŋˈkaɪtɪs/
noun
- An inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often causing coughing, mucus, and difficulty breathing.
- Smoking is a major cause of chronic bronchitis.
- The doctor prescribed rest and fluids for his acute bronchitis.
- She developed bronchitis after a bad cold and coughed for two weeks.