Premature infants are at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD, a type of lung injury associated with increased mortality.

Chronic bronchitis refers to inflammation and irritation of the bronchial tubes that lead to mucus buildup and a chronic cough that produces sputum. Airway mucus and swelling make it hard for your ...

14 To better understand the global context, a group of respiratory paediatricians and healthcare professionals met in March 2017. Each was chosen for their in-depth knowledge of childhood asthma ...

Bronchiectasis can often stem from various injuries to the airways causing the ‘bronchial’ tubes leading to the lungs to become permanently enlarged, and more prone to infection and chronic ...

After listening to my lungs, the physician assistant told me she wanted me to have a bronchoscopy. At that point, my bronchial stem had narrowed to 3 mm when it should’ve been 12-14 mm. Doctors placed ...

Bronchitis causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, which allows mucus to build up. Untreated COPD can lead to a faster progression of the disease, heart problems, and worsening ...

Bronchitis affects the bronchial tubes, while pneumonia affects the lung air sacs. Without treatment, bronchitis can become pneumonia. You’re coughing, you’ve got a fever, and your chest feels ...

His respiratory tract infection and chronic fever had led to pneumonia in both his lungs. Read on to know how a bronchial infection becomes life-threatening. Doctors say a chronic and persistent cough ...

What’s the Connection Between Coronavirus and Asthma? COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus. That means it can affect your lungs, throat, and nose. For people who have asthma ...

Health and respiratory problems related to lungs can come in many forms. The latest one that has come to light is popcorn lungs. Recently, social media has been abuzz with the case of Brianna ...