Mucus dehydration may lead to reduced mucociliary clearance and symptoms of chronic bronchitis, research suggests. Wayne Anderson and colleagues from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, ...

Researchers describe how the concentration of mucins -- the proteins that make mucus thick -- is abnormally high in chronic bronchitis and that high mucin concentrations are associated with disease ...

ALBUQUERQUE, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Cigarette smoke suppresses a protein that causes the natural death of mucus-producing cells in the airways of bronchitis patients, U.S. researchers found. Yohannes ...

Bronchitis is one of the most common illnesses in the world, so chances are, you’ve had it at some point. And if you have, you know what a pain its symptoms can be—persistent coughing, heavy ...

Breathing in steam can help break up mucus in your lungs. Using a humidifier adds moisture to the air, soothing your airways. Ginger helps reduce inflammation and ease your cough. Home remedies for ...

Chronic bronchitis is diagnosed when you have an ongoing, productive cough. While it isn’t deadly, the severity of your chronic bronchitis can depend on your treatment and emergency care. Chronic ...

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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 ...

In 2021, an estimated 14 million adults in the United States reported a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. If you’re not sure what the ...

Bronchitis refers to the inflammation, irritation and infection of the main airways of the lungs. These main airways are generally termed bronchi. The main symptom is a cough that may produce ...

Is a deep, chesty cough keeping your little one up all night? Your child may have bronchitis. Also called a chest cold, acute bronchitis is an illness where the large airways to the lungs known as ...