Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes. These tubes, the bronchi connect the windpipe with the lungs. When the bronchi are inflamed and/or infected, less air is able to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes chronic bronchitis? Is there a cure? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the tubes that carry air to and from the lungs (bronchial tubes). Symptoms include ...

Coughing is a reflex that typically serves as a defense mechanism to clear the airways of irritants or secretions. (Fun fact: Coughs can propel air and particles out of the lungs and throat at speeds ...

Every winter, cough and breathlessness become part of daily life. But this year, bronchitis cases are rising faster. From ...

Bronchitis is usually contagious for a day or two if it’s bacterial or up to one week or more if it’s related to a viral infection. You may also be contagious for a day or two before experiencing ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an ongoing group of lung conditions that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is the result of damaged lung tissue, which leads to ...

—A recent study analyzed patients with COPD in order to identify characteristics that could differentiate those with the chronic bronchitis phenotype. Reviewed by Ware Kuschner, MD, Professor of ...

hronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, accounts for over 100,000 deaths per year in the United States alone, making it the fourth leading cause of death. COPD is actually a group of diseases ...

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 ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, better known as COPD, is a growing medical problem that literally takes your breath away. A possible treatment for one form of COPD ...

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the progressive deterioration and weakness of muscles. Symptoms typically manifest in late childhood or adolescence but can occur ...