Many children with recurrent wheezing issues would be better treated with antiviral medications instead of steroids, researchers at the University of Virginia found. Higher doses of corticosteroids ...

Current cigarette and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) were associated with elevated wheezing, but not ENDS use alone, according to a new study. In a study evaluating the prevalence of ...

Allergies can cause air passages to swell, constrict, and produce excess mucus in the lungs. Not only can this result in chest pain, but can also lead to chest congestion. During an allergic reaction, ...

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrowed. Symptoms like coughing, dyspnea (shortness of breath), wheezing, and chest tightness can range from mild to ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My spouse is still suffering from chest congestion, coughing and some laryngitis. She has never completely recovered from the cold she got in early November. She also had a bad case of ...

Learn the differences between asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, their symptoms, and treatments. Get insights on managing overlapping symptoms of these lung conditions.

Inhaling wildfire smoke could have immediate effects on children in Los Angeles, such as coughing and wheezing, which may lead to more long-term health effects. Cough is going to be the most common ...