When you think about diseases that affect the lungs, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are likely some ...

It's once again the time of year for an uptick in illnesses such as colds, the flu, COVID and RSV. Here are the signs and ...

Wheezing has many possible underlying explanations, but knowing when to seek help from a pulmonologist is important.

MOLINE, Ill. — November is COPD Awareness Month, and for people like Allan Geiger of Moline, every breath is something to work for. Geiger struggled with shortness of breath before reaching out to the ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection that affects your lungs, nose, throat, and breathing passages. You get it when infected droplets enter your nose, eyes, or mouth. This might happen ...

Wheezing is a whistling sound caused by narrowed airways and is common in asthma. Asthma involves airway inflammation leading to breathlessness, chest tightness, cough, and wheeze.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Think of it as the perfect storm: High grass pollen counts combined with the high energy of a spring storm can create a formula that leads to deeper problems than just itchy eyes and ...

Twelve years and seven kids ago, we had our first experience with croup. It came upon our then 17-month-old in the middle of the night. Of course. For the uninitiated, according to Dr. Google, croup ...

Eating disorders in moms-to-be are linked to a heightened risk of asthma and wheezing in their children, irrespective of the ...