Risk Factors of Bronchitis

There are several risk factors that contribute to the onset of bronchitis.

•    Smoking is a major risk factor. Even secondary smokers are at a risk of developing bronchitis.
•    Other illnesses that produce similar inflammation increase the risk of bronchitis.  (e.g. Asthma, allergies to airborne allergens etc)
•    The elderly and those who have weak immune systems can contract bronchitis.
•    Those people who are regularly exposed to lung irritants are at a greater risk of developing bronchitis.