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Is bronchitis a type of throat infection?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Infection of bronchi: No, it's an infection of the bronchi: the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/28/2023

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