Bromobenzylcyanide
Bromobenzylcyanide: A riot control agent or “tear gas.” See: Riot control agent poisoning.
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- Bronchiectasis
Permanent abnormal widening of the bronchi (air tubes that branch deep into the lungs). Bronchiectasis can cause recurrent lung infections, a disabling cough, shortness of breath, and coughing up blood.
- Bronchiole
Bronchiole: The tiny branch of air tubes within the lungs that is a continuation of the bronchus. The bronchioles connect to the alveoli (air sacs).
- Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis: Inflammation of the bronchioles, usually due to viral infections.
- Bronchitis
Inflammation and swelling of the bronchi. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic.