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 ...

Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs. But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Smoking before age 18 years was reported by 70% of 28-year-old ever smokers. In addition to smoking before age ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors are more likely to prescribe antibiotics to treat cough in patients who smoke, but smokers get no more benefit from the drugs than non-smokers do, a large study ...

So your cold's long gone, but have you now been left with a lingering cough that is keeping everyone awake and annoying colleagues? New US research shows the average time for a cough to last after a ...

Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last ...

Coughs are common and usually no cause for concern. Here's how to know when it's time to seek medical advice. (Getty Images) There are many reasons adults develop a cough, especially during winter, ...

Dave Marcus's persistent cough turned out to be a sign of lung cancer even though he was a non-smoker. Pictured with his partner, Emelie. (Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation/SWNS) A non-smoker whose ...