"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...
Dr. Albert Polito, the director of the Lung Center at the Mercy Medical Center, explained the signs that could mean a cough ...
Cough continues to be one of the most troublesome symptoms for many patients. It can be acute (lasting less than 3 weeks), subacute (lasting 3 to 8 weeks), or chronic (lasting 8 weeks or longer).
Our lungs are a vital piece of our overall health. However, a group of diseases known as COPD can significantly affect lung health. “COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” explains Dr ...
A persistent cough ranks among the most frequent and obvious signs of the condition, though it's particularly a cough that ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for 3.5 million deaths in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. It’s a common ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute bronchitis both cause lung irritation and inflammation. They can trigger similar symptoms, including coughing, chest pain, and fatigue. Acute ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There is a disconnect between cough scientists and the FDA in what represents a meaningful outcome for chronic ...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Dr. Bob Cassady from the South Bend Clinic joins us every week on 16 News Now at Noon to answer your medical questions. Question #1: “November is American Diabetes Month. Can ...
The Crater Health District is educating Virginians about a disease that affects nearly 7% of adults — Chronic Obstructive ...
Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs ...
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER. 57 YEAR OLD STEPHANIE HARRIS HAS BOTH ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, OR COPD. I STARTED SMOKING AROUND THE AGE OF 14 OR. 15. AND I COMPLETELY STOPPED MAYBE ...