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a respiratory infection in the bronchi become inflame and thick mucus is produced is called

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That condition is called bronchitis — specifically acute bronchitis when caused by a respiratory infection. Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi with increased mucus production; chronic bronchitis (a form of COPD) refers to long-standing productive cough (usually smoking-related).