Fibrobronchitis

/ˌfɪbɹoʊbrɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes accompanied by fibrin deposition, often causing a dry, hacking cough.

Etymology

From fibro- (fiber/fibrin) + bronchitis (Greek bronchos, windpipe + -itis, inflammation). This clinical term describes a specific type of airway inflammation.

Kelly Says

Fibrobronchitis is what happens when your air passages get inflamed and coated with a fibrin layer—it feels like you have a constantly tickling cough because your airways are irritated.

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