DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes chronic bronchitis? Is there a cure? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the tubes that carry air to and from the lungs (bronchial tubes). Symptoms include ...

This is the body’s cough reflex, which protects the airways when they are irritated. But what happens when this reflex leads to coughing more than usual or the cough becomes long lasting and starts to ...

hronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, accounts for over 100,000 deaths per year in the United States alone, making it the fourth leading cause of death. COPD is actually a group of diseases ...

A cough that produces mucus, or phlegm, is known as a wet — or productive — cough. Producing mucus while coughing is typically a response to allergens and irritants, airway infections, or an ...

It is not unusual to cough up phlegm with a common cold. However, it can also indicate a different, sometimes serious, underlying condition such as stomach acid reflux, lung disease, or heart disease.

A variety of conditions, from pneumonia to lung cancer, could cause chest pain and a cough. Some conditions may improve on their own, while others will need medical treatment. A simple cough may be ...

Is that lingering cough just a cold or something more? With winter illnesses sharing similar symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish a common cold from bronchitis. Knowing the difference is vital ...

The cause of death for track star Espoir Missite, 16, has been revealed as bacterial pneumonia with asthmatic bronchitis as a complicating factor, according to reports The teen died following a ...

I see a number of non-asthmatic patients who use the corticosteroid/beta agonist combination fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) on an as-needed basis for symptoms of ...