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Bronchitis and Pneumonia Symptoms

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jerry Shaw

Viral or bacterial organisms cause bronchitis and pneumonia. Pneumonia results from infection of the lower respiratory system that can spread throughout the body. Bronchitis inflames the lung airways. In non-smokers, it often results from infection in the nasal passages or upper airways.