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 ...

"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 ...

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

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

Lung diseases are a major global health concern. Many conditions begin silently with subtle signs. Early detection of symptoms like breathlessness, persistent cough, and fatigue is vital. This allows ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Data were derived from Hughes R, et al. Respir Med. 2022;doi:10.1016/j.rmed ...

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.