Urgent care in Carmel

While youth sports have many benefits for young people, including physical fitness, discipline and teamwork, these activities pose a risk of injury. Injury rates in sports have risen over the past decade due to more intense training and the inclusion of younger children in competitive sports and seasonal sports that are now played year-round. 

Certain occupations can expose you to excessive dust, smoke or chemicals that may eventually lead to breathing issues. Bronchitis is one of the breathing conditions that can be triggered by environmental hazards. It is an inflammation of the lungs’ breathing tubes that leads to a chronic cough.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Betsy Koickel, MD on April 22nd, 2025.