Chronic breathlessness, coughing or excess mucus may seem minor, but they could signal chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

COPD has a large economic impact on the healthcare system and a destructive impact on the lives of patients and their ...

Smoking remains one of the leading causes of preventable disease and death in the country. Yet despite its well-known risks — ...

Bibasilar crackles are atypical sounds from the base of the lungs, and they usually signal a problem with airflow. Learn the causes, treatments, and more.

Monsoon season brings relief but also a surge in flu cases due to favorable conditions for viruses. Common symptoms include ...

A persistent cough can be embarrassing, especially if people think you have COVID. Coughing frequently can also make you physically tired, interfere with sleep and trigger urinary incontinence. As a ...

Inflammation causes fibrosis in the airways and loss of tissue adjacent to it. ... Predictors for exacerbations are history of exacerbations, having a chronic bronchitis, ...

As a general rule, one thing you should definitely not do is start typing random symptoms you might be experiencing into Google Search, or, say, an AI chat box. If you’re concerned that something ...

With viral bronchitis, a virus causes swelling. The narrowing can make it harder to breathe. With rest and plenty of fluids, bronchitis usually goes away. But your cough can last about three weeks.

Filthy air cuts life expectancy by 3.4 years, causes around 26,000 premature deaths annually: World Bank report ...

Unfortunately, changes to the tissues that contribute to lung elasticity cannot be reversed. However, you can take steps to help maintain — and perhaps improve — lung capacity.

Everyone loves a fun day in the sun but staying outside in the heat too long can be dangerous. One emergency room physician said his department definitely gets busier when the weather gets warmer, ...