Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways Breathing in steam can help break up mucus in your lungs.Using a ...

Q I was recently sick with what I thought was the flu. I had a fever, sore throat and a terrible cough. I have asthma, so my husband insisted that I see our family doctor. She said that I did have the ...

Bronchiolitis often affects infants under 2 and is usually caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Bronchitis can happen at any age and involves inflammation due to viral infections like ...

A “chest cold” is a common term for acute bronchitis. It causes the lung’s airways to swell and produce mucus, which leads to a cough. It can also include symptoms like headache and fatigue. A chest ...

Hiking in Colorado. I did not have bronchitis. Source: Lee Jussim WARNING: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. Well, I am, but of the Ph.D. is in psychology, not the medical type. So nothing in this post replaces ...

Lower respiratory tract infections are any infections in the lungs or below the voice box. These include pneumonia, bronchitis, and chest infections. A lower respiratory tract infection can affect the ...