"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Treating a chronic cough depends on its underlying cause and may involve ...

Bronchitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of your large airways, called bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs. Irritated and inflamed airways become swollen and narrow, making it ...

Results of a new review confirm an association between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and wheezing in infants. A new review published in World Journal of Pediatrics shows that respiratory syncytial ...

Content by Health System. With Asthma Peak Week typically during the middle of September, now is a great time to learn the ...

If you experience a lingering or chronic cough but no shortness of breath, it may be possible that you have eosinophilic bronchitis. Eosinophilic bronchitis is an airway inflammation that can lead to ...

A 24-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a tactile fever, cough, and shortness of breath that have persisted for approximately 7 days. The patient notes that his symptoms have ...

Chest congestion can be a symptom of an acute illness or a chronic underlying health condition. Causes of chest congestion can include flu, asthma, and COPD. Often, people experience chest congestion ...

A man in his late 60s was brought to the emergency department (ED) by medics with a 2-day history of worsening shortness of breath and cough. The patient has a history of chronic tobacco use and ...

Doctor warn that persistent back pain could indicate lung cancer, particularly when paired with other symptoms like chronic ...

Breathlessness related to excess body weight may not be just a lack of fitness. Obesity and shortness of breath can indicate underlying inflammation and changes to your lung function. Obesity is an ...