Infection

It may have started with a cough and a sneeze, but now your chest is heavy and your cold has evolved into bronchitis. What should you do? Does this warrant a doctor’s visit? And, more importantly, can you treat it at home? According to the American Lung Association, acute...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD, refers to a chronic inflammatory disease which causes an obstructed airflow from the lungs. It is caused by a long-term exposure to particulate matter or irritating gases, more so from cigarette smoke. Individuals with COPD are usually at an increased risk...