Acute - (Acute)

Of abrupt or recent onset, in reference to a disease

Bronchi - (Bronchi)

Either of the two main branches of the trachea (wind pipe)

Chronic - (chron-ic)

Being long-lasting and recurrent in nature; characterized by long standing suffering

Inflammation - (in-flam-ma-tion)

A response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

Mucus - (mu-cus)

A thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues such as the air passage, stomach, intestines, etc.

Phlegm - (Phlegm)

Expectorated matter, discharge that is coughed up

Sputum - (spu•tum)

Expectorated matter, discharge that is coughed up

Wheezing - (wheez-ing)

Breathing with a whistling sound