Respiratory tract infections are common childhood illnesses. They can spread easily through the air we breathe or via our hands. You can treat most symptoms at home while the body clears the infection ...

For millions of Americans, seasonal allergies bring the familiar annoyance of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. But for some, these allergic reactions extend deeper into the respiratory system, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Chronic bronchial infection by any pathogenic microorganism, and particularly with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, was ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Some patients with COPD experience lung function decline over time, and a study recently showed that chronic ...

An upper respiratory infection is an illness that can cause nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, and cough. It can also cause a fever for the first few days. Upper respiratory infections are ...

Healthcare professionals use X-rays to check the airways and lungs. This can help them diagnose bronchitis or rule out other lung conditions that also cause a persistent cough. Bronchitis occurs when ...