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Canadian wildfire smoke descended into the Upper Midwest again on Monday, heightening the risk of physical health impacts.
Dr. Albert J. Polito from Mercy Medical Center joins Jenyne for a conversation about lung conditions such as COPD and asthma and how they present in female patients.
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD A silent asthma attack, also sometimes called "silent chest," is a severe asthma flare-up that doesn't cause the typical wheezing sounds commonly associated with ...
A Dubuque doctor says he’s seen people with more severe asthma symptoms because of poor air quality.
Poor air quality in Michigan and Maine prompted officials to tell people to keep an eye out for symptoms such as coughing.
A subacute cough is a cough that is between acute and chronic. Causes include allergies, asthma, and residual illness. Learn more about subacute cough.
Beta-blockers occasionally worsen underlying asthma symptoms, including cough, especially in susceptible individuals.
A combination of timely interventions now and proactive protocols next winter can benefit patients who experience exacerbated symptoms at certain times of the year.
If asthma symptoms, such as chest tightness, wheezing, coughing or difficulty breathing, worsen or are not relieved by the blue inhaler, patients are advised to seek urgent medical help.
An occasional cough helps clear irritants and secretions from your lungs and prevents infection. But if you develop a chronic cough that persists for weeks, you should find out if you have a medical ...
Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing, mainly at night or early morning. Asthma can be controlled by taking medicine and avoiding triggers that can cause an ...
Breathing difficulties or wheezing sounds during coughing could signal conditions like bronchitis, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These symptoms, particularly when sudden or ...