Here's what causes bronchitis, how the illness usually spreads and how you can treat symptoms if it affects you or a loved ...

The medical episode was so severe that doctors feared he "might not survive the night." Related: Pope Francis Hospitalized ...

Other symptoms of bronchitis that are not seen in the common cold include: Chest pain Shortness of breath Wheezing Chest congestion Colds happen when the membranes that line the nose and throat ...

Acute bronchitis can develop because of a virus or infection in the breathing tubes. Chronic bronchitis is more likely to result from exposure to cigarette smoke, pollution, or chemicals.

Feeling tired or exhausted is common, as your body fights inflammation and struggles to breathe properly due to restricted airways.

When bronchitis symptoms become severe — such as causing chest pain, wheezing and shortness of breath — it’s important to see a doctor. Treatment may include bronchodilators to open the ...

Mesothelioma symptoms like a cough and shortness of breath can resemble bronchitis, but these diseases have different causes ...

Francis has complained of breathing trouble and was diagnosed with bronchitis Feb. 6, but had continued to hold daily audiences in his Vatican hotel suite. He attended his general audience Wednesday ...