Pneumonia Archive

As a sunken chest becomes more noticeable with age, shortness of breath, stamina limits, and heart or lung compression may emerge.

Lung scarring from pulmonary fibrosis can cause breathlessness and cough. Learn about symptom relief and newer treatment options.

A lung nodule on imaging can stem from scars, infection, or cancer. Learn how doctors judge the risk and decide between watching, testing, or removal.

Experts say many over-the-counter cough medicines are ineffective, and that those suffering from a cold-related cough should take an antihistamine with a nasal decongestant.

A persistent cough that lasts longer than a few weeks can be worrisome, but for nonsmokers, the most common causes include asthma, bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and medication for high blood pressure.

Several health issues are associated with nighttime coughing. Some of the most common are postnasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), medication side effects, and heart failure. When a new nighttime cough lasts more than a few weeks, it's important to go to a doctor to rule out dangerous causes, such as heart failure. The doctor can also determine if a drug side effect, postnasal drip, or GERD is causing the cough, and prescribe medications to treat the condition.

Years without wheezing or inhalers can raise questions. Learn how breathing tests help clarify if asthma is truly gone or still there.

Repeated infections in one lung can point to hidden airway damage, aspiration, immune problems, or inflammation. Tests like CT and bronchoscopy may help identify the cause.

Sharp pain that worsens with a deep breath can signal pleurisy, an inflamed lung lining. It may also indicate something more serious.

Flare‑ups of COPD can speed lung decline, sap energy, and raise the risk of death. Outlook may depend on smoking status and inhaler treatments.