Dave Marcus's persistent cough turned out to be a sign of lung cancer even though he was a non-smoker. Pictured with his partner, Emelie. (Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation/SWNS) A non-smoker whose ...

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Coughing up blood, medically known as hemoptysis, can trigger immediate panic and concern. While this symptom certainly warrants attention, understanding the various causes can help you better assess ...

Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last ...

Mucus is your body’s natural defence, but too much of it can make breathing feel like you’re inhaling through a wet sponge. Your lungs produce mucus every day to trap dust, germs, and irritants.

We all know that annoying tickle in the throat that means only one thing. You're about to cough it out. Wouldn't it be great ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection that affects your lungs, nose, throat, and breathing passages. You get it when infected droplets enter your nose, eyes, or mouth. This might happen ...

The distinctive sound of your cough carries far more information than you might imagine, potentially serving as a powerful diagnostic tool that could revolutionize how pneumonia gets detected and ...

Cystic fibrosis affects many parts of the body, but its effects on the lungs can be especially harmful. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic and progressive condition that causes the mucus in your lungs to be ...

At just 42, a mom of three kids was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which had already spread to her brains and bones.