Whether you spit or swallow phlegm, both are safe. Spitting can help some people feel better, especially if their cough is ...

1. Increased acid reflux Smoking also weakens the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES), the valve that prevents stomach acid from entering the oesophagus.

This extra mucus helps trap the invader and move it out of the lungs. Tiny hairs lining the airways (called cilia) then sweep the mucus up to the throat, where we cough it out or swallow it.

An international study found that air pollution leads to more cancer-related genetic changes than secondhand smoke.

Exposure to air pollution, other contaminants and traditional herbal medicines may be contributing to the development of lung ...

The Department of Health on Friday issued a warning against a serious and potentially fatal lung disease known as “Popcorn ...

A new study reveals that air pollution, traditional herbal medicines and other environmental exposures are linked to genetic ...

From July, eligible Australians will be screened for lung cancer as part of the nation's first new cancer screening program ...

Researchers discover an unusual accumulation of particles in people with the disease; the causes are still unclear.

COPD has a large economic impact on the healthcare system and a destructive impact on the lives of patients and their ...

Miscellaneous Fact Checked This Study Claims That Smoking ‘Wet Cigarettes’ Cause Lung Injuries; Read More to Know Smoking, as the packaging itself will tell you, is injurious to health.