Bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes are inflamed. These tubes carry air to the lungs. When the tubes become inflamed or infected, they produce a lot of mucus, which is a slimy ...

Polito said acute bronchitis has to run its course. When it comes to chronic bronchitis, Lintz said don't wait to get a persistent cough checked out. "You got that cold, you better get it checked.

Bronchitis or Pneumonia: How to Tell Them Apart By Michael Lasalandra BIDMC Correspondent You’ve got a nasty cough and are bringing up gobs of mucus. Is it bronchitis or pneumonia? How do you ...

In the past decade, doctors have upped their prescribing of prednisone in the United States for adults and children.

COPD--which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis--is most often caused by smoking and is the fourth leading cause of death in America.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that often hides in plain sight. You may think you're ...

For many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, a steroid inhaler is a daily necessity to keep their airways open and help them to breathe.

As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7NEWS spoke with a family nurse practitioner about how to get rid of a lingering cough.

The booklet on COPD explains both emphysema and chronic bronchitis, the two elements of COPD, in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach — No. 601, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853 ...