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Bronchitis and Phlegm

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Difference between Bronchitis and Phlegm

Bronchitis vs. Phlegm

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs. Phlegm (φλέγμα "inflammation, humour caused by heat") is a liquid secreted by the mucous membranes of mammals.

Similarities between Bronchitis and Phlegm

Bronchitis and Phlegm have 8 things in common (in Unionpedia): Acute bronchitis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Cough, Genetics, Influenza, Mucus, Pneumonia, Sputum.

Acute bronchitis

Acute bronchitis, also known as a chest cold, is short-term inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) of the lungs.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow.

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Cough

A cough is a sudden and often repetitively occurring, protective reflex, which helps to clear the large breathing passages from fluids, irritants, foreign particles and microbes.

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Genetics

Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.

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Influenza

Influenza, commonly known as "the flu", is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus.

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Mucus

Mucus is a slippery aqueous secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes.

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli.

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Sputum

Sputum is mucus and is the name used for the coughed-up material (phlegm) from the lower airways (trachea and bronchi).

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Bronchitis and Phlegm Comparison

Bronchitis has 69 relations, while Phlegm has 45. As they have in common 8, the Jaccard index is 7.02% = 8 / (69 + 45).

References

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