According to the CDC, respiratory infections caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae have increased in the U.S. over the ...

Tiny plastic pieces have spread all over the planet – on land, in the air and even in clouds. An estimated 170 trillion bits ...

The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians was held this year from Oct. 6 to 9 in Boston, hosting ...

Sure, having a cold or respiratory infection can temporarily make it harder to breathe. But if excessive coughing and ...

Treatment with Ohtuvayre in COPD was linked to improved lung function and other benefits across key patient subgroups in ...

Cruises are a great way for travelers with COPD to see the world. Most large cruise lines allow passengers to travel with ...

Hope is on the horizon for patients living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CHEST 2024 in Boston featured a session highlighting emerging bronchoscopic therapies.

Respiratory viruses can remain hidden in immune cells in the lungs long after the initial symptoms of an infection have ...

Borrell found that older adults who use electronic cigarettes had greater odds of reporting respiratory illness such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and COPD. The findings are published in the ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the respiratory tract that is characterized narrowing of the small airways and destruction of lung tissue. This leads to poor airflow ...

The articles are published in the July 2024 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases ... during childhood is directly associated with bronchitis symptoms as an adult.

Get more resources on masking and COVID-19 precautions. Congenital pulmonary stenosis is a health problem that is present from birth. It’s when the pulmonary valve in your heart doesn’t fully open.