Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial airways that may extend into the lungs. It is discussed later in this chapter as part of tracheobronchitis (see Lung and Airway Disorders of Dogs: Tracheobronchitis (Bronchitis) in Dogs).

Last full review/revision July 2011 by Ned F. Kuehn, DVM, MS, DACVIM; Neil W. Dyer, DVM, MS, DACVP; Joe Hauptman, DVM, MS, DACVS; Steven L. Marks, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM; Stuart M. Taylor, PhD, BVMS, MRCVS, DECVP