Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis is the irreversible condition where there is persistent inflammation of the airways of the lungs (bronchi) and the lining of the airways becomes inflamed and raw (e.g. with smoking) and damages the small hairs that line the airway, and act as protection.
The lining produces mucous which can become infected, and whilst the most common cause is from smoking, bronchitis can stem from an irritant e.g. from a work environment, or following severe infections.
Supplemental oxygen is often available to assist with breathing and portable oxygen systems are available to minimize discomfort and improve mobility. The Eclipse, from Air4u is the ideal solution for such patients, due to the fact that it is a single do-it-all oxygen system that is fully portable and offers continual or pulse flow to cater for all oxygen needs.
