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Can chronic bronchitis and laryngitis lead to asthma over time. if so why?

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Bronchitis/asthma: We know that bronchiolitis in infancy, 50% of those go on to develop asthma ongoing. Changes in the lung tissue can occur to cause inflammation/damage to small air cells. Family history also contributes to this risk of development. Welcome to health tap, Dr. Ivy Fisher

Answered 11/12/2017

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