That familiar tightness in your chest. The wheeze that seems to announce itself at the most inconvenient moments. The inhaler you clutch like a lifeline. Living with asthma can feel like your lungs ...

There are many types of respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea. Smoking and exposure to certain substances are common risk factors. Respiratory diseases are conditions ...

In asthma, airway inflammation leads to bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways), excess mucus production and swelling of ...

Experts share their thoughts on the link between these respiratory conditions and what it means for treatment. Nasal polyps are small, noncancerous growths that develop inside the nasal canal. They ...

Scientists have uncovered strong evidence that infection with RSV in the first months of life can significantly raise the ...

Researchers report that as many as 70% of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma could be undiagnosed. They say that receiving a diagnosis and treatment can dramatically ...

Winter has a powerful influence on our respiratory system, often in ways we don’t immediately notice. Of the four seasons, illnesses such as the flu, the common cold, bronchitis, asthma, chronic ...