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, ...

A 59-year-old man presented to a pulmonary clinic with a two-month history of rapidly progressive shortness of breath. At the onset of his dyspnea, prednisone (60 mg per day) relieved his symptoms, ...

Last month, the pollution levels in the national capital plunged to the severe category with an AQI of 459, recording the worst air pollution levels since December 2021. It is no surprise that Delhi ...

Chest congestion can be a symptom of an acute illness or a chronic underlying health condition. Common causes include flu, asthma, and COPD. Chest congestion is often a symptom of an acute illness.

Children who have access to green spaces close to their homes have fewer respiratory problems, such as asthma and wheezing, in adulthood, according to new research. In contrast, children who are ...

New Digital Stethoscope Detects and Classifies Subtle Lung Sounds, Aiding Healthcare Pros in Diagnosis and Patient Management ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChestPal™ Pro, the only commercially available ...

Asthma is a condition where the airways become inflamed, narrow, and produce extra mucus. (Picture Credit: Pexels) A wheeze is a whistling or rattling sound when someone breathes. It occurs when the ...

COPD is a complex condition that is the result of chronic airway inflammation and progressive structural changes from prolonged exposure to irritants. The most common irritant is tobacco smoke. People ...

According to the NHS if your child is feeding, drinking, eating and breathing normally and there is no wheezing, a cough is ...

My 11-month-old son has had several wheezing episodes recently. Does this mean he has asthma? Not necessarily. Not all children who have wheezing episodes will develop asthma, and not all children who ...