The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by chronic bronchitis:
Respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Bronchial carcinoma – lung cancer
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – chronic pulmonary ventilation disorder.
- Pulmonary emphysema – hyperinflation of the lungs.
- Pneumonia – pneumonia
Cardiovascular system (I00-I99)
- Cor pulmonale – heart disease due to high pressure in the lungs.
