Yahoo

Smokers beware: Chronic cough, shortness of breath could be COPD

"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 ...
Everyday Health

Chronic Bronchitis vs. Emphysema: What’s the Difference?

In 2021, an estimated 14 million adults in the United States reported a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. If you’re not sure what the ...
Healio

More severe cough found in adults with undiagnosed COPD, asthma vs. normal spirometry

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A cough score was used to determine severity and featured questions from three validated assessments. Poorer ...
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COPD Flare-up? Here's How to Breathe Easier and When to Call a Doctor

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage to the airways. It typically refers to emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
The Star Press

Ask the Experts: Living with emphysema and things to know

MUNCIE, Ind. – What is emphysema? In simple terms, emphysema is a condition that results in breathlessness and can make it difficult to breathe. It occurs when the air sacs in the lungs, or the ...
CNA Lifestyle

Is that three-week cough still contagious? What’s normal, why it lingers and what to look out for

Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last ...
PMLive

GSK’s Nucala approved by MHRA for uncontrolled COPD

GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) Nucala (mepolizumab) has been approved by the MHRA to treat adults with uncontrolled chronic ...
WNDU

Ask the Doctor: Diabetes, COPD cough, vitamin D supplements

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 ...
AOL

10 reasons why you can't stop coughing and what to do about it

Chronic cough is any cough that lasts for at least 4 weeks in children and 8 weeks in adults. If you can't stop coughing it could be due to asthma, post-COVID-19, GERD, COPD, and more. Once the ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Frequent Productive Cough Associated With Worse Outcomes in Asthma, COPD

Frequent productive cough was experienced by patients with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with symptom prevalence increasing with higher disease severity, according to the ...
WBAL-TV

Woman's Doctor: Coughing could be sign of a serious issue

MEAN YOUR COUGH IS SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS. A SNIFFLE, A SNEEZE, A COUGH. RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES THRIVE THIS TIME OF YEAR. COUGH IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS FOR ANY LUNG CONDITION. COUGH AND ...