A cough is not a disease in itself, but a sign of irritation in the body.

Stopping long-acting inhalers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to a sharp rise in flare-ups for ...

Managing mucus from COPD involves strategies that can help loosen mucus and clear it from your airway, such as staying ...

When appropriate, surgery remains the most effective treatment option for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including for patients with COPD, said Friedberg, professor in the Department of Thoracic ...

Experts say the key lies in the cough’s symptoms and length. People should go see a doctor if their cough lasts for more than a week or a couple of weeks. “We’re especially concerned when a cough ...

Inhaling poor quality air during the winter months can increase the risk of respiratory infections, warns Dr Harish Chafle. Read on to know what precautions you can take to stay cautious and protect ...

YOU’RE PROBABLY HEARING MORE COUGHING THIS TIME OF YEAR, BUT WHEN IS A COUGH CONCERNING? WELL, DOCTOR ALBERT POLITO FROM MERCY MEDICAL CENTER JOINS US NOW WITH MORE INFORMATION. GOOD MORNING. SO WE’RE ...

Heart failure is the most common cause of orthopnea, which is difficulty breathing when lying down. COPD can lead to orthopnea due to lung compression and diaphragm issues when lying flat. In obesity, ...

Doctors have warned people about a specific kind of persistent cough that could be more than just your average cold. Now, we know this time of year is when illness is rife in the UK - everyone in the ...

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