For diagnosing bronchitis the specialist may ask about the symptoms and particularly about the cough. He or she may also ask about the patients health history if they have recently suffered from flu or cold, if they have been exposed to substances like dust, air pollution, fumes, or vapors. The specialist may perform physical examination using

It occurs when viruses, bacteria, or fungi cause inflammation and infection in the alveoli (tiny air sacs) in the lung. Bronchopneumonia, or lobular pneumonia, is a type of pneumonia that also causes inflammation in the bronchi. Due to inflammation, their lungs may not get enough air.