Helping an older adult stay consistent with breathing treatments can feel like a full-time job - especially when COPD, asthma ...

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A respiratory therapist (RT) is a health professional who helps assess and treat breathing problems. They work with doctors and nurses to evaluate lung function, develop a care plan, and provide ...

Just when you think you’ve gotten over that respiratory infection, bronchitis hits. The coughing, chest soreness, and fatigue can really get you down. While acute bronchitis will usually go away ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - This time of year, many people can relate to watery eyes and runny noses. Did you know some reptiles can experience the same symptoms? Our friends at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden ...

A pediatric pulmonologist is a doctor who specializes in breathing and lung problems in children. They can help your child and your family learn to manage the symptoms of breathing problems, prevent ...

Bronchiolitis, primarily caused by RSV, is a serious respiratory condition in infants that can lead to severe mucus build-up and breathing difficulties. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD explains how ...

Back pain when breathing has several causes, ranging from a pulled muscle or pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lung) to more serious causes such as a pulmonary embolism or lung cancer. There ...

Experts are seeing a significant rise in respiratory issues in newborns lately which concerns first-time parents more In this ...

Some people find that their wheezing worsens when lying down. This can occur because lying down may impair the chest’s ability to rise and fall, making breathing difficult. Lying down may also cause ...

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a long-term lung disease that affects newborns. Preterm birth makes babies significantly more likely to have this lung disease, especially if they are more than 10 ...