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Why are some people with chronic bronchitis more prone to infections?

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Dr. Bhavin Patel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Diminished imuunity: Patients with chronic bronchitis may have a diminished immune system, or a decrease in immune system activity depending on other medical illness. Thus they may be more prone to infections.

Answered 11/27/2018

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