It affects millions worldwide and can appear at any age. Asthma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the ...

Additional adjustment for concurrent adult asthma, wheeze, smoking and lung volume did not change these results. Conclusion Longer duration of breastfeeding reduces the risk of recurrent cough in ...

Discover why whooping cough is surging among adults. Learn the 7 shocking reasons behind this dangerous comeback and how to protect yourself.

This Review discusses the most common causes of chronic cough, the clinical features of GER-related cough and the usefulness of an empiric therapy trial to identify and treat these patients. The ...

Unexplained wheezing and coughing may be linked to one chronic condition The condition occurs when the airways narrow or swell, making it difficult to breathe as usual News By ...

World Asthma Day 2025: Think it’s just a cough? It might be more serious than you think. We got in touch with an expert who explains how to tell if your nagging cough could actually be asthma. From ...

Air pollution Various pollutants and irritants in the air can cause a persistent cough. Even short-term exposure to fumes (such as diesel exhaust) can result in cough, phlegm, and lung irritation.

Dr Ankit Singhal from Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute told TOI, “We’re seeing 5-7 patients daily with sneezing, blocked or runny noses, itchy or watery eyes, coughing, and even mild wheezing. Many ...

This review discusses challenges and pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of chronic cough that is unexplained after a complete evaluation or that is refractory to treatment for identified causes.

Regardless of the reason, experts say older adults should remain alert. Although it’s often thought of as an illness that affects babies, whooping cough can be dangerous in adults as well. “ [It’s] ...

And your toddler making a horrible, barking, geriatric coughing and wheezing doesn’t help settle the nerves at all.