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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

When you think about diseases that affect the lungs, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are likely some warning signs you already know, such as frequent wheezing and coughing.

Researchers found that cough reflex sensitivity is amplified during chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation and reduces after recovery, while its persistence can help serve as a ...

You may have heard the term COPD before — either in a radio or television commercial. COPD, short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to ...

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 ...

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 term smoker's cough often suggests mere hoarseness and a scratchy throat. This also refers to a persistent tickle and irritation inside one's lungs. However, doctors caution that such a chronic ...

Plus, what usually causes a cough and when you should worry about it IF you don’t currently have a cough, it’s likely you know someone who currently has a cough. It’s officially cold and flu season, ...

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