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, ...

Many children with recurrent wheezing issues would be better treated with antiviral medications instead of steroids, researchers at the University of Virginia found. Higher doses of corticosteroids ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Similar associations were seen for current e-cigarette use and higher odds for any respiratory symptom (aOR, 1.32) and wheezing in the chest (aOR, 1.51). These associations persisted even among ...

Lung sounds are the noises a person makes as they breathe in and out, including sounds of regular breathing. However, wheezing, crackling, stridor, and other sounds can also occur, indicating an ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My spouse is still suffering from chest congestion, coughing and some laryngitis. She has never completely recovered from the cold she got in early November. She also had a bad case of ...

Been feeling a certain tightness across your chest, wheezing or coughing uncontrollably? Your lung health may be at risk Dr Killol Patel, a board certified pulmonologist in New Jersey, explains that ...

Air quality alerts were in effect for states as of early Monday, with the National Weather Service, in collaboration with local agencies cautioning residents of potentially unhealthy levels of air ...

Credit: Getty Images A 45-year-old woman presents with long-standing exertional dyspnea, wheezing, and intermittent dry cough, which has been ongoing for over the past 10 years. A 45-year-old woman ...

Inhaling wildfire smoke could have immediate effects on children in Los Angeles, such as coughing and wheezing, which may lead to more long-term health effects. Cough is going to be the most common ...