IF you don’t currently have a cough, it’s likely you know someone who currently has a cough. It’s officially cold and flu ...

Anyone who has a persistent chesty cough producing phlegm that does not go away should see their GP to test for Chronic ...

"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 ...

Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to one of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States — yet one ...

World COPD Day 2025 Generally it is believed that COPD is a smoker’s cough but a pulmonologist explains how it is more than ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A cough score was used to determine severity and featured questions from three validated assessments. Poorer ...

We’ve all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could be early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have ...

When temperatures drop, the air becomes dry and constricts the airways, making it harder for COPD patients to breathe. This ...

Researchers found that cough reflex sensitivity is amplified during chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation and reduces after recovery, while its persistence can help serve as a ...

Winter pollution and cold air can sharply worsen COPD symptoms, especially in non-smokers exposed to biomass smoke. Experts ...

The Crater Health District is educating Virginians about a disease that affects nearly 7% of adults — Chronic Obstructive ...

World COPD Day is a reminder that chronic lung diseases can be prevented, managed, and treated effectively if detected early.