Bronchitis

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /brɑːŋˈkaɪtɪs/

Definitions of bronchitis

noun a respiratory condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes

Example Sentences

A1 Bronchitis is a common illness that affects the lungs.

A2 My sister had bronchitis last winter and had to take antibiotics.

B1 The doctor diagnosed me with bronchitis after I had a persistent cough for over a week.

B2 Bronchitis can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, leading to inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

C1 Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD characterized by a long-term cough with mucus production.

C2 Treatment for bronchitis usually involves rest, hydration, and sometimes inhalers to help open up the airways.

Examples of bronchitis in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with acute bronchitis and prescribed antibiotics.

informal I heard Sarah has bronchitis and has been coughing a lot.

slang I can't go out tonight, I'm feeling like I have a bad case of bronchitis.

figurative The pollution in the city was like a heavy blanket of bronchitis, making it hard to breathe.

Grammatical Forms of bronchitis

past tense

contracted

plural

bronchitises

comparative

more bronchitic

superlative

most bronchitic

present tense

has bronchitis

future tense

will have bronchitis

perfect tense

have had bronchitis

continuous tense

is experiencing bronchitis

singular

bronchitis

positive degree

bronchitis is common

infinitive

to have bronchitis

gerund

experiencing bronchitis

participle

suffering from bronchitis

Origin and Evolution of bronchitis

First Known Use: 1808 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'bronchitis' originates from the Greek words 'bronchos' meaning windpipe or throat, and '-itis' indicating inflammation.
Evolution of the word: The term 'bronchitis' was first used in the early 19th century to describe inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Over time, the understanding of the condition and its treatment has evolved, leading to advancements in medical knowledge and care for individuals with bronchitis.