Bronchitis vs. Bronchiolitis

Bronchitisnoun

(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

Bronchitisnoun

(countable) An occurrence of, a case (patient) of, or a type of bronchitis.

Bronchitisnoun

Inflammation, acute or chronic, of the bronchial tubes or any part of them.

Bronchitisnoun

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs that causes coughing. Symptoms include coughing up sputum, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

Bronchiolitisnoun

(pathology) Inflammation of the bronchioles; especially common in young children.

Bronchiolitisnoun

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles.

Bronchiolitisnoun

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is blockage of the small airways in the lungs due to a viral infection. It usually only occurs in children less than two years of age.