Bronchitis vs. asthma: Differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment options
When your lungs are healthy and your airways are free, the phrase “breathing easy” may not be very significant, but if you have an attack of...
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Influenza (flu) vs. bronchitis, differences in symptoms, transmission, and treatment
Influenza (flu) and bronchitis share common symptoms, so early diagnosis may be challenging until more symptoms arise, distinguishing either condition. Flu and bronchitis can also occur...
Mucus in throat causes, symptoms, and natural home remedies
Throat mucus, or phlegm, can be a result of allergies or a sore throat, but there are numerous reasons for throat mucus, revealing what is going...
Bronchitis home remedies: Natural treatment and prevention
Bronchitis is characterized by shortness of breath and a cough that can wake up the neighborhood, but the good news is, it can be treated with...
Lupus affects lungs, leads to pleuritis, pneumonitis and pulmonary hypertension
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that often impacts the lungs, and research shows pulmonary complications with this disease can lead to pleuritis, pneumonitis and pulmonary hypertension....
Higher risk of lung cancer among smokers diagnosed with pneumonia
New research suggests smokers diagnosed with pneumonia should also be screened for lung cancer as a means to reduce mortality. The findings suggest that heavy smokers...
COPD raises cardiac death risk in patients with atrial fibrillation
There are close to 24 million people in the United States suffering from COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder and now experts believe this lung disease...
Dyspnea (shortness of breath) in asthma, COPD is important for diagnosis
Dyspnea (shortness of breath) is found in asthma and COPD and is an important symptom for diagnosis. Shortness of breath severity can range from person to...
Pleurisy (pleuritis) lung inflammation causes sharp chest pain with breathing
Pleurisy (pleuritis) is a type of lung inflammation that causes sharp chest pains when breathing. The pleura is a membrane made up of layers of tissues...
Whooping cough (pertussis) causes, symptoms, remedies and new potential treatment
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a contagious respiratory infection that causes a severe hacking coughing, followed by a high pitched “whoop” sound when the person takes in...