Bronchial hyperresponsiveness may indicate the presence of cough-variant asthma in nonsmokers who have chronic cough, new research shows. This research shows that sensitivity in the bronchial tubes—a ...

The study found that cough severity and cough-related quality of life were not related to the severity of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in nonsmoking adults with cough-variant asthma. Due to its high ...

Bronchial thermoplasty, a novel treatment for severe asthma, may be worth considering for patients with severe asthmatic cough who do not respond to conventional asthma therapies, data from a recent ...

Persistent cough may be associated with bronchial hyperresponsiveness and/or smoking. We analysed the baseline data of the participants of a general practice, single-centre, randomised, double-blind, ...

Every winter, cough and breathlessness become part of daily life. But this year, bronchitis cases are rising faster. From ...

Coughing is a natural defense mechanism that enables secretions produced in the bronchial tract and tree to be cleared to eliminate any inhaled foreign particles that may be physical or biochemical.

Coughs from different illnesses have specific sounds that can help make a diagnosis. Learn about the sounds of a bronchitis cough. Share on Pinterest arto_canon/Getty Images When a healthcare ...

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.

If you struggle with seasonal allergies — and the portion of the population that does is only growing — you probably dread the start of Spring. As beautiful as it can be, the influx of pollen from ...

As the weather turns colder, bugs are already spreading. If you're struggling with a cough before, there's no need to see your GP, according to NHS guidance. Instead, focus on getting adequate rest, ...