Men might be more likely than women to rely on their doctors when making health care decisions
Bird dog exercise for your core: How to do it safely
Gout and heart disease: What's the connection?
Hearing loss in noisy environments
Hyaluronic acid for skin: Benefits, how to use it, and side effects
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
Self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy may help alleviate chronic pain
What men should know about proposed changes for testosterone therapy
Ashwagandha: Benefits, side effects, and safety concerns
Hearing aids: Types, costs, over-the-counter options, and AirPods
Respiratory health Archive
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What are pulmonary calcifications?
Calcium deposits in the lungs can follow infections, bleeding, high calcium levels, or past exposures. Doctors will review imaging test results and medical history to help clarify their significance.
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Early symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be subtle and progress slowly. They include shortness of breath, chronic cough, fatigue, increased mucus or phlegm, and intermittent wheezing or chest tightness.
Why do I cough more at night or first thing in the morning?
People may cough more at night or in the morning due to phlegm or throat irritation that affects the airways when they’re lying flat. Coughing helps clear mucus and other secretions that collect there.
Does pectus excavatum increase my risk of lung or heart problems in midlife?
As a sunken chest becomes more noticeable with age, shortness of breath, stamina limits, and heart or lung compression may emerge.
What is pulmonary fibrosis and how is it treated?
Lung scarring from pulmonary fibrosis can cause breathlessness and cough. Learn about symptom relief and newer treatment options.
What could cause lung nodules?
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.
No coughing matter
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.
That nagging cough
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.
Why are you coughing at night?
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.
Can asthma go away?
Years without wheezing or inhalers can raise questions. Learn how breathing tests help clarify if asthma is truly gone or still there.
Men might be more likely than women to rely on their doctors when making health care decisions
Bird dog exercise for your core: How to do it safely
Gout and heart disease: What's the connection?
Hearing loss in noisy environments
Hyaluronic acid for skin: Benefits, how to use it, and side effects
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
Self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy may help alleviate chronic pain
What men should know about proposed changes for testosterone therapy
Ashwagandha: Benefits, side effects, and safety concerns
Hearing aids: Types, costs, over-the-counter options, and AirPods
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