Bronchitis

bron-ki'tis, an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the bronchial tubes. The membrane may become inflamed and swollen to such an extent as to interfere with breathing. Bronchitis is most likely to attack tenderly reared children, old people, and those whose occupations require long hours in rooms filled with gas or flying dust. The symptoms are those of a severe cold. As remedies a mustard plaster, a hot foot bath, and a glass of hot lemonade may be recommended. A Turkish bath is excellent. In severe cases physicians prescribe ipecac and seneca root.