Chronic Bronchitis

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post-Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

6 Feb 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Chronic bronchitis is a long-term inflammatory condition of the airways, characterized by a persistent productive cough without other identifiable underlying causes lasting at least 3 months per year for 2 consecutive years. In adults, it commonly results from prolonged exposure to lung irritants, with smoking being the primary cause. However, environmental and occupational exposures also contribute. Chronic bronchitis leads to excessive mucus production, causing airway obstruction and inflammation. Symptoms of chronic bronchitis include persistent cough, sputum production, and, in severe cases, shortness of breath, wheezing, and fatigue. While often associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it can occur independently, increasing the risk of airflow limitation and lung function decline. In children, chronic bronchitis is typically referred to as protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) and is driven by persistent neutrophilic inflammation due to bacterial infections. PBB is defined by a chronic wet cough lasting more than 4 weeks and resolving with a 2-week antibiotic course. If untreated, it may progress to bronchiectasis and long-term lung impairment. 

This course explores the complexities surrounding chronic bronchitis, including the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations across different age groups, the importance of early intervention, and tailored treatment strategies to mitigate long-term complications, improve quality of life, and address the broader health implications, including the heightened risk of cardiovascular events and premature death in young adults with chronic productive coughs. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner's competence in identifying chronic bronchitis, performing the recommended evaluation, initiating preventive measures, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach when managing this condition. 


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the key clinical features of chronic bronchitis, including persistent cough, sputum production, and dyspnea.

  • Implement evidence-based pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions for varying severities of chronic bronchitis.

  • Identify indicated diagnostic studies to evaluate chronic bronchitis.

  • Apply interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and patient outcomes for patients with chronic bronchitis.

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