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Acute and chronic bronchitis

Lab Test
Test Acute and chronic bronchitis
Indication Blocking of air passages,productive cough
Physiology It is an inflammation in the airway passages to the lungs.If it persists for a short time it is acute and if it persists for 3 to 4 months it is called as chronic bronchitis.
Normal Range Negative
Interpretation Presence of blood and the yellow colour of the sputum indicates positive test
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