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 ...

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We've all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could ...

Health experts have issued advice on the symptoms of human metapneumovirus, which can be serious for some people, as cases ...

A hacking cough is the primary symptom of bronchitis, according to the NHS. “A distinguishing feature of a bronchitis-related ...

Explore strategies for controlling COPD and improving health, with a focus on management and lifestyle changes.

A score that measures airflow into and out of your lungs can help diagnose COPD and determine the best treatments. Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Getty Images Spirometry is an important tool for ...

Keep reading to learn more about the disease, risk factors and treatment options. Emphysema is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung disease that causes airways to ...

UNISON is the UK’s largest health union, and the proud home to all Allied Health Professionals, including Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). With more workplace representatives than any other ...

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