Posts tagged with ‘cough’

Bronchitis is an inflammation or irritation of the lungs’ airways that causes a cough. Chronic bronchitis is bronchitis that lasts…

Reflux is a medical condition that happens when the acid in your stomach backs up to your throat. It causes…

Living with asthma as a child can be difficult. Asthma attacks interfere with a child’s physical activity, sleep, and can…

Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of acute bronchitis, a lung infection usually caused by a virus.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects your lungs and breathing. People of all ages can get…

Pleurisy is a condition marked by chest pain and inflammation. It occurs in the tissue that lines your chest and…

Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs. It often starts in childhood and can be treated and managed with…

Allergic rhinitis is a reaction to allergens such as pollen. It causes nasal symptoms that can usually be treated with…

Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and…

Lung cancer is one of the world’s most common cancers. It is the deadliest cancer in the United States. Most…

Sinusitis is a condition in which the lining of your sinuses becomes inflamed. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and…

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a contagious infection. It is caused by bacteria and spread by people through the air or…

H1N1 influenza (swine flu) is an infection caused by a virus. Lower your risk by getting the flu vaccine and…