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Cortisone suppresses the immune system, thus reducing inflammation and pain and swelling in the body.

Bronchitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi, the airways that carry airflow from the trachea into the lungs.

Treatment for bronchitis is mostly symptomatic.

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