"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 ...

Can allergies make you cough, or is there something else to blame for that seemingly seasonal tickle in your throat? An ...

The Rising Concern of Lung Cancer Lung cancer is increasingly recognized as one of the most serious health issues globally.

A cough is common with a cold. But persistent coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain could signal pneumonia, whooping cough, or even chlamydia infection. Our lungs work around the clock, pumping ...

Whooping cough often surges in the fall, and with a rising number of bacterial respiratory disease cases, doctors are reminding families of what can be done to protect those with the youngest lungs.

Coughing up blood, medically known as hemoptysis, can trigger immediate panic and concern. While this symptom certainly warrants attention, understanding the various causes can help you better assess ...

Mucus is your body’s natural defence, but too much of it can make breathing feel like you’re inhaling through a wet sponge. Your lungs produce mucus every day to trap dust, germs, and irritants.

The moment you notice blood in your cough, your world can suddenly feel like it’s spinning out of control. That metallic taste in your mouth and the frightening sight of red-tinged sputum can trigger ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Coughs are common during every winter virus season. But this year it seems like more people than usual are complaining about a ...

Have you ever taken a gulp of water that goes down the wrong way? Or felt acid reflux bubbling up? It feels like your windpipe seizes up and you quickly emit a cough or maybe three. Researchers now ...