"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...

Lung disease is a silent and often deadly threat that lurks in the lives of smokers. For many, smoking is a habit formed over years, becoming a part of their daily routine. However, the consequences ...

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a particularly fast-growing and aggressive form of lung cancer, accounting for about 15 ...

Dr. Albert Polito, the director of the Lung Center at the Mercy Medical Center, explained the signs that could mean a cough ...

People are hearing more coughing this time of year. So, how do we know when a cough is concerning? Dr. Albert Polito, the ...

Shortness of breath, often dismissed as a harmless symptom of fatigue or stress, can be an alarming indicator of underlying health issues. Though it may seem like a simple case of being out of shape ...

Ken came to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of shortness of breath. He had a long-standing history of asthma and felt that he was having a flare-up. He told the triage nurse that he always ...

Lung cancer is rare in people under 45, but more women who have never smoked are developing the disease. Tiffany Job was surprised by how out of breath she felt on a hike. She was young, healthy, and ...

During that time, one's heart beats faster and one's body breathes harder, creating a feedback loop that makes it difficult to catch one's breath. "It's almost like they are trying to race each other ...