Bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes are inflamed. These tubes carry air to the lungs. When the tubes become inflamed or infected, they produce a lot of mucus, which is a slimy ...

We’ve all heard of bronchitis—and we've all heard bronchitis. The deep, rattling chest cough. The wheezing. The lingering congestion and mucus. Bronchitis symptoms like these are hard to ignore, even ...

Dr. Richard Zane answers the question: 'What is Bronchitis?' Dec. 8, 2008 -- Question: What Is bronchitis, what are the symptoms, and how is it treated? Answer: Bronchitis is an inflammation of your ...

Whether or not you can believe it, cold and flu season are already in full swing – even though cold season typically peaks in January, while flu season is not until February. This year, however, the ...

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, the hollow air passages that connect the lungs to the windpipe (trachea). The inflammation can be caused by an infection or by ...

Bronchitis cases spike in winter due to cold air, pollution and viral infections irritating the bronchial tubes. Health expert emphasizes that early t ...

As cold and flu season draws nearer, and especially in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we’re quickly being reminded of just how many illnesses and respiratory infections are out there. Oh, ...

Every winter, complaints about persistent cough, breathlessness, chest tightness, and endless bouts of mucus start filling every conversation. This year is things are no different. With temperatures ...

Bronchitis is a common respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the bronchial tubes or airways that carry air to the lungs become inflamed, leading to persistent ...

When you think about diseases that affect the lungs, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are likely some warning signs you already know, such as frequent wheezing and coughing.

A research team has shown that exposure to air pollution during childhood is directly associated with bronchitis symptoms as an adult. To date, many investigations have established air pollution ...