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Bronchitis Pathogenesis

Etiologic factor

Phagocyte migration, proinflammatory mediators releasing

(cytokines, enzymes), their storage in mucous membrane

Respiratory tract mucous Vessel reaction

membrane direct - Vasodilation

impairment

Increased permeability of vessel wall

Exudation

Mucous membrane oedema

Bronchial hypersecretion due to irritation and

dilation of goblet cells