Bronchitis describes an inflammation of your child's large breathing tubes or airways, called bronchi. There are several different types of bronchitis, but the two most common are chronic, which primarily affects adults, and acute, which is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of your child's bronchial tubes. Although it is often a relatively mild condition, in the earlier stages of acute bronchitis, your child may experience a dry, non-productive cough. Later on, this will become an abundant, mucus-filled cough. This coughing may even cause your child to gag or vomit.
