A history of tuberculosis (TB) and a history of chronic bronchitis were associated with an increased risk for lung cancer in individuals who had never smoked, whereas asthma had a positive, ...

Chronic bronchitis is characterized by recurring bouts of airway inflammation accompanied by a persistent cough and phlegm production. It's different from acute bronchitis, which typically develops ...

Objective: The effects of passive smoke exposure on respiratory health are still under debate. Therefore, we examined the risk of respiratory symptoms related to passive smoke exposure among German ...

Men and women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease report differences in symptoms, mental health, disease burden, and ...

Coughing is a reflex that typically serves as a defense mechanism to clear the airways of irritants or secretions. (Fun fact: Coughs can propel air and particles out of the lungs and throat at speeds ...

Chronic inflammation is the underlying mechanism that causes structural changes and the resulting symptoms of COPD. Variations in the airways and lung parenchyma cause physiologic changes that result ...

About one in 20 people experience bronchitis every year, despite it being a respiratory infection no one wants. Its most common symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, low fever, fatigue, ...

It's not COVID-19 or the flu, but a respiratory virus has been hammering Northern California cities, including Sacramento and Davis, testing shows. WastewaterSCAN data shows "high concentrations" of ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways Breathing in steam can help break up mucus in your lungs.Using a humidifier adds moisture to the air, soothing your airways.Ginger helps reduce ...

Yes, in some cases, air pollution can result in bronchitis. Bad air quality resulting from pollutants such as cigarette smoke and traffic emissions has been linked to an increased risk of developing ...