HAVING a chest infection is not out of the norm for this time of year – but a GP has warned when it could be a sign of ...

Removing mucus from the lungs is an important part of managing certain health conditions, such as bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Too much mucus can block narrowed air ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Emphysema is a chronic lung disease that occurs when the air sacs in the lungs (called ...

One in 13 Australians over the age of 40 has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD but, alarmingly, only half of them ...

The literature was reviewed to determine whether data support current treatment ... of the lungs to noxious particles or gases. Baseline respiratory function in patients with COPD is significantly ...

Phlegm, or sputum, is a slimy, slippery substance found in your throat and lungs. It helps keep your respiratory system healthy: Phlegm helps trap bacteria and other harmful particles so they do ...

COPD and BPD: Inhalation of Live Lactobacilli ... July 7, 2023 — The mucus in the airways is not as sticky, inflammation in the lungs significantly reduced: Triple combination therapy can ...

Data shared by COPD Support Ireland ahead of World COPD Day has shown that 663 people from Wicklow were admitted to hospital ...

COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Bronchitis is inflammation of large and medium-sized airways in the lungs. It can cause a cough that often brings up mucus, wheezing, shortness of ...

COPD is caused ... showing if the lungs are expanding properly. If your provider believes you have COPD, you’ll be referred to a pulmonologist for additional testing and treatment.