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Woke up in the middle of the night feeling like my airways are swollen. had cough with phlegm.and everytime i cough it seems to clear a bit?
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Bronchitis: is an inflammation of the lining of the airways (bronchial tubes). The inflammation (swelling) of the inner wall of the bronchial tube, causes narrowing the of space for air exchange. The space is further increased by secretions. When you cough up thickened mucus, it allows more space for air exchange. Acute bronchitis is most commonly caused by viruses, and rarely requires antibiotics to clear
Answered 9/18/2017
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