Bronchitis vs. Bronchiolitis — What's the Difference?

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs that causes coughing. Symptoms include coughing up sputum, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

Bronchiolitis is blockage of the small airways in the lungs due to a viral infection. It usually only occurs in children less than two years of age.

Chronic or acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes.

(pathology) Inflammation of the bronchioles; especially common in young children.

(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

Inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles.

(countable) An occurrence of, a case (patient) of, or a type of bronchitis.

Inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles

Inflammation, acute or chronic, of the bronchial tubes or any part of them.

Inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes