Damage to the bronchioles disrupts normal airflow in and out of your lungs, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, a dry cough, and wheezing. These symptoms often get worse with exercise or ...

Scientists at EMBL discovered that Dextromethorphan, found in common cough syrups, shows promise in treating lung fibrosis. Research highlights this ingredient's potential against the life ...

“Based on available information, including that from the CDC, there does not appear to be any new viral or bacterial infections occurring during this winter’s cold season,” Albert Rizzo, M.D., chief ...

One potential symptom of congestive heart failure is a cardiac cough. This may occur because of fluid building up in the lungs, and it may be a sign that the condition is worsening. Share on ...

Scientists identified dextromethorphan, a common cough suppressant, as a promising treatment for lung fibrosis by inhibiting collagen buildup. Early tests show potential, and clinical trials are being ...

A productive cough produces phlegm or mucus, clearing it from the lungs. A nonproductive cough, known as a dry cough, doesn’t produce phlegm or mucus. Many things — from allergies to acid ...

Coughing can be a normal way our body protects your lungs and airways from irritants. But if you cough up thick mucus, vomit or blood, it could be a sign of something serious. You should see a ...

If a person has pertussis, or whooping cough, they may cough violently and rapidly until all the air has left their lungs and they are forced to inhale – causing a “whooping” sound ...

Other warning signs of lung cancer include a persistent cough or hoarse voice, changes in a long-standing cough, unexplained breathlessness and wheezing, coughing up blood, and persistent chest or ...

If you have a fever with your cough that doesn’t get better with medication or comes back within a few hours of taking fever-reducing medication, you have shortness of breath, chest pain ...